07/21/2022                                                                            
                                    
                                                                            
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                                        Last month we found out that someone created another page called gecko daddy and is pretending to be us. Using our logo, images, videos etc. Having received many emails or calls from people interacting with them, we have spent far too much time tracking who they are and the several identities associated with them. This has been an interesting experience and we would like to share a few things we have learned that are applicable to the hobby... 
1. If at all possible, buy geckos (any living thing actually) from a legit website. If they are a reputable breeder, they have a website... even if outdated. Lol. If they don't have a legit site... probs a scammer 
2. Do a little digging into who you are buying from. Reputable breeders have a history of quality and service. If they don't have a history... probs a scammer.
3. Is their profile new?... Probs a scammer
4. Do they have only 6 friends? Are their friends real or are they alternate profiles they have created themselves? Lol... Probs a scammer. 
5. If the deal is too good to be true... probs a scammer! 
Everyone needs to start somewhere and we love being a part of a diverse and growing hobby. If you are truly new to the hobby, please understand, anyone who has been around the block should proceed with caution. It takes time to build a solid reputation, but it will be worth it.
If you are someone who uses other peoples images as if they are yours, pretends to be someone you are not or to have animals you do not have, may your dishonesty catch up with you soon. The animals you may or may not have and the people you interact with deserve better.
Please be careful out there everyone 🙏 
Best, 
Chris
(Pic because tango crushes are 🍊  and 😎)