In a recent article, we talked about the proliferation of pet microchip database scams. This has unfortunately continued and has got worse. This article is an update on the situation.
What is the scam?
The scam comes in several different pieces:
- Scam databases advertising on Google, this means it’s the first thing that people see when they search to register their microchip
- People who have originally been scammed, later being sent emails, SMS and letters to renew their microchip registration at a further charge.
- People registering a microchip on a scam database, then being contacted by another scam, telling them they’ve been scammed and getting them to pay again.
Why are these databases scams?
These databases are not Defra compliant. This means
- They aren’t connected to other Defra databases for microchip search
- They don’t operate a 24/7 phone number
- Defra have not stated they are a compliant database on their website
What action has been taken?
How to check your pet's registration
- Click the button below to go to our "Chip Checker"
- Enter your pet's microchip number in our "chip checker"
- We will display the microchip database your pet is registered on
- Our "chip checker" is connected to all Defra compliant database
- If your pet's microchip isn't registered we'll let you know
Our recommendation
We recommend ensuring your pet’s microchip is registered on a AMDO member database. AMDO members adhere to a far higher standard than is required by legislation. You can see all AMDO member databases HERE.
Registering with MyPet
MyPet is one of the fastest growing Defra compliant databases in the UK, supplying microchips to 100’s of veterinary clinics, Animal Rescues, local councils and implanters.
Using our chip checker, you can see if you’re pet’s microchip is registered, if it’s not you can register with us. You can see all our plans here.
If you’re pet is registered with another database you can move to MyPet. You can read this Help Article to learn more.
