Bay Area scammers prey on distraught pet owners with fake veterinary emergencies

A heartbreaking situation for Bay Area pet owners is being exploited by scammers who target distraught families searching for their missing animals.

The scammers pretend to be from veterinary hospitals and attempt to convince people to shell out thousands of dollars to save their pets. Now, one San Jose family is speaking out to warn others.

It all started on July 1 when the Nottingham family’s 8-year-old cat, Tylette, went missing…

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