12.05.2026 13:21
Scammers have begun targeting citizens with fake sacrificial animal advertisements on social media ahead of Eid al-Adha. Individuals using photos of animals belonging to other breeders disappear after receiving deposits and payments by promising low prices. Experts have warned citizens not to make payments without seeing the sacrificial animals in person and to prefer official sales points only.
As Eid al-Adha approaches, scammers have started targeting citizens through fake sacrificial animal advertisements on social media. Using photos of animals belonging to other breeders, scammers deceive buyers with promises of low prices.
THEY VICTIMIZE BOTH BUYERS AND BREEDERS
Individuals posing as breeders create fake sales listings by sharing animal photos they find online or take at farms. Offering prices below market value, these scammers disappear after receiving deposits or payments.
This method not only harms citizens but also real animal owners. It is noted that unfair profits are made by exploiting the efforts of breeders.
CRITICAL WARNING FROM EXPERTS
Experts stated that citizens should be cautious of advertisements on social media and recommended that sacrificial animals be seen in person and their ear tag numbers be verified.
It was also emphasized that advertisements offering prices well below market value should be viewed with suspicion, and a call was made to prefer official sacrificial animal sales points.
CALL TO REPORT SUSPICIOUS SITUATIONS
Authorities requested that citizens report any suspected fraud cases to the 112 Emergency Call Center without delay.