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.
Family library announces closure
The Family Library in Douglas has announced it's to shut down.
Island residents beg Aldi to open IOM store
Dozens of Island residents are begging a German supermarket chain to open up on the Isle of Man.
17 questions and one new law for Keys
The House of Keys sits later, with 17 questions and one new law up for debate.
62 babies born last month - including a set of twins
The Jane Crookall Maternity Unit says a total of 62 babies were born last month.
Manx-owned plane could be next Air Force One
Media reports in the US say a contractor's been appointed to refurbish a Manx-owned aircraft to become Donald Trump's next Airforce One.
Minister's money-saving mission queried in Keys
How much money has the only Island minister without a department saved the government since he was appointed?
'Cool capital' Douglas celebrated by UK travel writer
Douglas has become a cool capital city, according to a UK newspaper's travel writer.
Access road to shut after TT for drainage work
The TT access road will be closed for drainage works this summer.
