Those searching for a new pet are being told to take extra care.
It comes following numerous reports of people being tricked out of their cash.
Criminals have been taking advantage of the coronavirus pandemic, with Action Fraud in the UK reporting talmost £300,000 has been taken in deposits from aspiring pet owners, since March.
Officers say the issue is not only in the UK and people need to be cautious.
Peel commissioners won't renew sailing club lease
Peel Commissioners have told the town’s sailing club they won’t renew the lease on its clubhouse.
Referendum on assisted dying laws?
The Island could be asked to vote in a referendum on assisted dying.
MHK claims entire govt department 'overpaid for 7 years'
Has the whole staff of a department of government been overpaid for seven years?
Charity opens new church and community centre in Braddan
A local charity has officially opened its new church and community centre in Braddan.
Six-monthly car tax under consideration by DOI Minister
Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall says he'll reconsider the administration charge on six-monthly car tax later this year.
Police investigate fire extinguishers incident
Police are investigating after a number of fire extinguishers were set off in Douglas City Centre.
Campaigners' demonstration for assisted dying bill
Campaigners have been outside the House of Keys this morning.
Police investigating Co-Op Duke St fight
Police are investigating a fight which took place within a shop in Central Douglas last week.
