Kent Fraud Alert System has received a number of recent reports in Kent of people buying puppies and kittens online, only to find out that it is a scam.
Are you thinking about getting a new puppy or kitten?
If so, do you know the signs of this scam?
If not, visit the below Action Fraud website with information on how to protect yourself,
Paws for thought when buying a pet online | Action Fraud
If you think that you may have been a victim of this or any other type of scam, then contact your Bank immediately, which you can do by calling 159 and report it to Action Fraud at www.actionfraud.police.uk or call 0300 123 2040.