The Humane Rescue Alliance has issued a warning to the Washington, D.C. community about a scam targeting individuals who have lost their pets. Scammers are impersonating staff members of the Humane Rescue Alliance to deceive pet owners into paying for emergency treatments. One tactic involves creating fraudulent Venmo accounts that closely mimic the rescue organization's official Venmo page, aiming to steal money from donors and pet owners. Separately, the New York Post has experienced a hacking incident, with unauthorized access leading to scam attempts, including fraudulent podcast invitations sent from the compromised account. Authorities and organizations have cautioned the public to be vigilant against these scams and avoid engaging with suspicious communications.