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.
Warning over beach work in Douglas next week
Douglas Council is asking people to take care on the beach as it shifts sand around from next week.
Racer appeals for return of missing awning
An Island racer has threatened to break fingers after his awning went missing from the Southern 100 paddock.
Charity worker announces Malew election bid
Another candidate has declared their intention to stand in the general election for Arbory, Castletown and Malew.
Woman releases fundraising poetry book
A book of poetry has been published by a local author in aid of cancer charities.
Castletown hosts tin bath racing
There'll be road closures in central Castletown today as the World Tin Bath Championships get underway.
New Deputy High Bailiff needed - could it be you?
Could you be the Island's next Deputy High Bailiff?
Mountain Road closed for skateboarding today
The northern end of the Mountain Road will be shut for much of today.
Peel ready for huge community sale later
Peel will host the Island's biggest jumble sale today.
