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Coles County Animal Shelter alerts locals to text message scam

By Simmy Wood,

1 day ago

CHARLESTON, Ill. (WCIA) — The Coles County Animal Shelter is bringing attention to a recent scam that has been circulating through text messages.

They said a scammer has been reaching out to locals, claiming to be a staff member with the shelter. The scammer will then request to send a six-digit code as “verification” of pet ownership. In the below image, the scammer poses as “Officer Deanna VanHook” and claims to have found the recipient’s lost dog.

https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0VSFYe_0uSB9VkF00 — Image provided by the Facebook page of the Coles County Animal Shelter.

The shelter clarified that they will never contact anyone over text nor make anyone send information over text. They urge people to stay vigilant when it comes to scammers.

If you receive a similar text, there is no need to respond. Contact the Coles County Animal Shelter directly for any inquiries.

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