Officials at the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food are warning livestock purchasers of potential scams with online livestock purchases as has been seen in surrounding states.
“Our department has been made aware of scammers taking advantage of livestock buyers, purchasing livestock from online classified listing sources in surrounding states such as Colorado,” said UDAF Animal Division Director Leann Hunting. “We want buyers in Utah to be aware of these potential scams and know how to identify them.”
Buyers should be cautious when purchasing animals online when not purchasing…
