by Gershon Harrell
Tue, March 24, 2026 at 10:Forty eight PM
FILE – St. Lucie County Animal Security officers are warning residents a pair of contemporary mobile phone scam focusing on pet householders. Essentially basically based on the company, scammers are calling residents and claiming to be from St. Lucie County Animal Security, telling them their pet has been hit by a vehicle and wants emergency surgical diagram. The callers then quiz fee via online platforms similar to PayPal, Zelle, or Venmo. (Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League)
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — St. Lucie County Animal Security officers are warning residents a pair of contemporary mobile phone scam focusing on pet householders.
Essentially basically based on the company, scammers are calling residents and claiming to be from St. Lucie County Animal Security, telling them their pet has been hit by a vehicle and wants emergency surgical diagram. The callers then quiz fee via online platforms similar to PayPal, Zelle, or Venmo.
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Officials stress that St. Lucie County Animal Security doesn’t procure payments over the mobile phone.
Residents with missing pets are encouraged to contact the company straight away at 772-462-8120 or consult with St. Lucie County Misplaced and Figured out pets for help.