Scam in Oahu
SCAM: Reposting from Jordyn Koki "On-Call Vet” Scam, $2700 Request Just a friendly PSA - While our baby bird was lost, there is a scammer by the name of Michael Lane who called me to tell me that our bird was found injured and that they needed to perform an emergency surgery on him for $2700! Using my judgement, I immediately recognized that it was probably a scam. He said he was an on-call vet with the Hawaiian Humane Society. Please do NOT fall for it. These people prey on emotionally vulnerable individuals just trying to get their beloved pet back. We want to sincerely thank the couple who found our bird, they were willing to help us get him home safely and even turned down our reward money even though they rescued our bird. Most pet lovers will be kind and courteous, and will NEVER demand money for a safe return. According to the news they do this not to just birds but dogs, cats, and other animals. Mahalo for reading!" If you encounter this scam, contact HPD (Honolulu Police Department) at 911 non-emergency. Find this report and thousands more at searchssh.com Stay alert and protect yourself! #hawaii #stolenstuffhawaii #scam #petlover #alert IMPORTANT NOTICE: Allegations of criminal conduct in this post are unverified. SSH shares this content for public awareness only and does not confirm whether any laws were violated. Determinations of criminal responsibility are made solely by law enforcement and the courts. Disclaimer: This post contains community-reported information and reflects the perspective of the original poster. Details are unconfirmed and alleged. SSH does not verify claims, determine fault, or make conclusions regarding criminal activity.