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ladymo0n t1_j9mcbtf wrote

So we did some detective work last night and found the “dognapper” to be a scammer. The dog’s owners are elderly and didn’t know. Reverse phone number check and a little more research showed that this is a common scam. Unfortunately that poor baby is still out there :(

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redditusertaken OP t1_j9mf6ju wrote

Oh that is good info! Horrible scammers but that also means the dog might still get found

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joejoeaz t1_j9obot3 wrote

They traced the number back to George Santos' campaign fundraising HQ.

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mickyrow42 t1_j9mmhsb wrote

wait--so what is the scam?? there is still an actual dog missing? even more questions now.

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ladymo0n t1_j9mns4d wrote

Scammers find these ads and google images that match the dog. Then they demand money through burner phones and keep demanding it even though they don’t actually have the animal. After a paid phone # look up, the dognapper’s number had been reported for several of the same scams/threats. It’s unfortunately common :(

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mickyrow42 t1_j9mq83v wrote

I still dont get it lol

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shan-phreak t1_j9mxfqn wrote

The dog is actually lost. Someone tried to scam owner by saying they have the dog when they didn’t really.

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mickyrow42 t1_j9n22np wrote

They really got fooled by google images and videos? Kinda weak.

downvote away you’re terrible dog parents if you get fooled by image search lol. Losers.

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kittyglitther t1_j9m8hnl wrote

Friendly reminder that leashing your dog isn't just for the safety of others, it's for your dog's safety too.

Also, don't give money to criminals. Shitty situation all around really, I hope they find a way to track them through Amazon.

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HappyArtichoke7729 t1_j9m6z77 wrote

It's definitely in-character for the JC police to refuse to do police work. We still haven't fired the chief, so we officially approve of their performance, or lack of it.

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imaluckyduckie t1_j9m865d wrote

My guess is this is being handled by the State Park Police, not JCPD

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JerseyTeacher78 t1_j9mtrxq wrote

They are so inept!!!

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AlcheMe_ooo t1_j9p9n5t wrote

Fly at 40mph around those roads and do their best to stop park goers from enjoying the outdoors... in my experience anyway.

Bored guys looking to be super heros and taking out that aggression on park goers

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mickyrow42 t1_j9mayg1 wrote

Weird story. In the middle of that park how did they get away cleanly? Wouldn't you chase them? or at minimum have description of the people involved or vehicle make/model/license plate?

so many questions on my end.

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JerseyTeacher78 t1_j9pcddy wrote

Is the police chief elected by us or is he appointed by the Mayor?

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