Animal Charity of Ohio warns of donation scam

Animal Charity of Ohio is warning the public about a fraudulent account attempting to solicit donations.

In a Facebook post, the organization stated that an unauthorized individual created a fake Venmo account and is sending text messages requesting money. Animal Charity emphasized that it is not soliciting payments through text messages or these specific Venmo accounts.

The fake accounts can be identified by slight variations in the name, including one with a hyphen at the end and another with an extra "o." The legitimate Animal Charity of Ohio Venmo account is a verified business account.

The organization urges anyone receiving such a request to report it directly to Venmo and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) through the provided link: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/.

Animal Charity of Ohio operates a veterinary clinic with affordable prices to support its humane programs, which combat animal cruelty and promote responsible pet ownership.

The organization relies on donations to continue its work, which includes investigating animal abuse and neglect cases, providing veterinary services, and offering rescued animals for adoption.

Donations to the legitimate Animal Charity of Ohio can be made through their official website: https://www.animalcharityofohio.org/donate.html.