Urgent warning about Google Pay after reports of alarming spike in cruel new scam cases
Google has warned users about scammers using Google Pay to steal from Australian animal lovers after an alarming spike in cases. People looking to buy pets are being urged to use vigilance when scouring the internet for a new addition to their family. Cute photos of puppies, kittens and cats are used by scammers to reel in would-be buyers. Millions believe they are clicking on a real ad to buy a dog on a website, but once the financial transaction is complete, they never hear from the “puppy owners” again. Watch the latest news and stream for free on 7plus >> For android users using Google Pay, once a transfer is complete, it is not possible for Google Pay to retrieve those funds, the tech giant confirmed, releasing its warning on the cruel cyber threat. Google has released a warning to animal lovers amid a spike in puppy scams globally. File Image Credit: Getty Images/AP “A scammer creates a fake advertisement for a puppy or another type of Pet ,” Google warned. “If you cont...