 According to the post, the scammers tell pet owners they have a missing pet and that payment is needed for the pet's return. They even threatened to kill the pet if not paid. Sumner Police wrote, we never threaten pets or pet owners for payment. It is 640. We'll get you back to the Beacon Plumbing Sports Desk on this Friday morning. Bill Swartz is standing by. Bill, a much-anticipated Mariners Astros series in Soto.