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Horse Theft Scam
1/2/02
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New Horse Theft Scam! with the price of American horsemeat rising due to Foot
and Mouth Disease in Europe, the horse theft business is growing. The scenario
goes like this: Truck and trailer appear at your barn. A man gets out and heads
toward the barn. If intercepted by anyone, he takes out a "court
order" that horses are being seized because of "abuse". Most
people are traumatized - but unless the actual owner is present, this man can
walk away with the horse. However, if the owner is present, they will say
something like "Obviously I was sent to the wrong place. This/These
horse(s) are not the ones I'm supposed to pick up." Then they leave, taking
their phony "court order" with them. The easiest way to handle the
situation is to simply call the police, explain the circumstances and ask them
to be present at the seizure.
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