Fake photo of missing dog almost cost Deltona couple $2,700

A Deltona couple received a phone call claiming their missing beagle mix, Archer, had been hit by a car and required emergency surgery. The caller sent a photo of the dog appearing to be on an operating table and requested $2,746 for the procedure via Zelle. The couple investigated the caller's claims and realized the details were inconsistent, such as the caller not knowing specific medical details about the dog's injury. They refused to pay and confirmed their suspicions when they called back, realizing it was a scam. The dog was later found by a neighbor and returned home in poor condition. Law enforcement is investigating the incident.

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