A cruel scammer is posing as a dog thief to blackmail devastated pet owners out of cash.
Volunteers at Dog Lost have reported a spike in thefts since last year with more suspected in 2022. There were 359 dogs stolen in the Lancashire area alone.
The animal organisation, which unites dogs and their owners, says cruel scammers and conmen are posing as dognappers targeting unsuspecting pet lovers in the area.
