10/17/2026
🚨PSA ‼️
When I started this rescue, I was resistant to having electronic banking apps, I’d made it to 55 years old, never needed one & didn’t think we’d need it. Then came to the realization, it’s sadly a necessary tool for rescues.
Within 1 hour of setting up a cashapp account, I had 3 requests for payment. I deleted that one immediately. But Venmo & PayPal seemed safer, more legitimate & user friendly.
Welllll…. Guess what?! Our rescue Venmo account has been cloned/hacked❗️
We’ve included screen shots of the FAKE account & some of our rescue friends are “friends” on the account. That one is a PERSONAL account & not a certified/verified CHARITY account like ours is. Their account has an extra s at the end of the name.
We’ve tried to get Venmo to remove it but we’ve not had luck yet. ❗️EDIT - Venmo said if you were scammed PLEASE report the account. You’ll need info from me to confirm with them. So please, if you see your name - REPORT this FAKE account.
Please message us!
Just want to make you aware, if you’ve donated to that fake account, your donation didn’t make it to us. Please check your donation history to that account. Please only use the links we provide in posts or that’s on our “about us” section.
If you’re able to report it, that may help Venmo do something about it. We’re working on it as well. Hackers are experts at this kind of thing & it’s sickening to know how they steal from you & us.
The photos below are the FAKE account … I’ve tried to search our Facebook friends/followers, and reach out to let them know. But I can’t find some of these folks….
Please report the fraud to Venmo & I hope if you donated, you can get your money back.
We apologize for any inconvenience.