Source: CBS 8
The San Diego House Rabbit Society, a nonprofit dedicated to rescuing and rehoming rabbits, is fighting back against a suspected scam involving a fake Facebook page impersonating their organization. The fraudulent page, named “San Diego’s Bunny,” has been using the nonprofit’s logo and photos to falsely advertise rabbits for sale at high prices, requesting payment through PayPal, Zelle, or Bitcoin without providing a verifiable address.
Executive Director Jennifer Lee was alerted to the scam by a supporter and described the discovery as heartbreaking, equating it to theft from the organization. The scam raised several red flags, including inconsistent location claims, poor grammar, and vague responses. Despite reporting the issue, Facebook’s parent company Meta declined to remove the page, stating it didn’t violate community standards. The organization is now appealing to the FCC and local authorities to address the scam and hopes the incident doesn’t deter supporters from helping legitimate rescues.