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Resident warns of phone scam impersonating Plano Animal Services
Summary
At a public meeting, Steve Stoler warned that scammers call owners of missing pets claiming Plano Animal Services has the animal and demands immediate payment; he said the agency will never request bank or credit‑card information over the phone.
At a public meeting, Steve Stoler warned that scammers are calling people who have lost pets, falsely claiming Plano Animal Services has the animal and demanding immediate payment to cover emergency surgery.
Stoler said the callers tell owners their pet was hit by a car and is being rushed into surgery, then pressure them to pay by phone. "Plano Animal Services will never ask for a credit card…
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