This scam has been described as 'disgusting'.
The con artists call from a withheld number, stating they are calling from a local vets in possession of the lost pet.
A post in a community group which shares information for people in the West Midlands claims that those who run the group have been made aware of the scam.A spokesperson for the RSPCA said:"We are disgusted by reports that scammers are preying on upset people who have lost their pets. The Express & Star contacted local veterinary Vets4Pets in Reedswood, Walsall, to gain a better understanding of what a veterinary practice would do in a situation like the one presented by scammers.
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