01/12/2023
💪 Avoid scams 💪
How scammers usually work: they observe real breeders pages and social media, stealing their kittens photos and public information, contacting them as "perspective client" asking for additional photos and videos, might ask their registration and paperwork as well (here depends how trustful breeder is and what kind of information they can provide to a scammer, I dont give my personal information to anyone unless i am 100% sure and trust)).
Then, they make their own page with stolen information (they even might copy the page and make it identical with photos and videos, but they cant make the same URL address, same link).
To avoid scammers, make sure to Google them (they usually don't exist long, but real breeders have a few years of history), match their information (phone number, email, website, social media with their registration, and google search, call the number on registration, email to the address on registration), request facetime, request photo with your name writen on paper next to the kitten (trust me, real breeder won'tbe offended, we understand), check Google and other social media reviews etc.. there are many ways to avoid scammers, just do your homework.
And remember, sometimes things look too good to be true..
Even if breeder do not allow entering their cattery without reservation for health and/or security concerns (we are not a ZOO), they usually able to let you visit the facility without entering, and can show kitten from distance without ability to touch or interact (unless kitten reserved by you), so you can make sure it's a real kitten and real breeder.
Regarding breeder's ethics and breeding procedures ask the breeder or check reviews. Real breeder will be able to answer all questions regarding your pet, its health, vaccines, provide at least last 4 numbers of its microchip number, explain breeding and growth process, scammers usually don't know the details.
OUR Main page https://www.facebook.com/usamainecoons
We do have one more page (just to reserve the name, so scammers can't use it, but we don't use the second page much, but it's here: https://www.facebook.com/NewLogicaCattery (if someone wants to be an admin for this page, please contact me (volunteering option)
Our ONLY phone number: 323-620-9075 (unless changes are officially announced and registered with Tica registration and breeder's listing)
Our ONLY email: [email protected] (unless changes officially announced and changed with Tica registration and breeder's listing)
Our ONLY website (unless changes officially announced and changed with Tica registration and breeder's listing) is: www.usamainecoons.com
I am only the one who responds all messages: Elena Burova (my legal name).
Our ONLY Instagram- USAMAINECOONS
Our ONLY TiKTok - NewLogica Cattery
Official registered name is NewLogica Cattery, we use "USA SoCal Maine C**ns" for people to understand our location and breed type.
PS: Believe me.. I met so many people who faced scammers before.. two the most sad stories was:
1. Elderly lady called me and left a message crying.. I called her back and asked what's happened.. The lady was retired, lonely, she was catched by scammers in low adoption fee. Scammers said they are in Arizona, she paid adoption fee, paid shipping to Ontario Airport, purchased everything for kitten, was truly waiting for her soul mate.. but when she went to Ontario Airport, no kitten arrived, and "breder" disappeared. (She is okay now, she has one of my kittens with significant discount), but still.
2. Young family, catched on low adoption fee, with little kids who was so excited to see their new family member, drove 8 hrs from. CA to AZ (I believe it was same scammer, because happened about the same time with the story #1), they end up knocking the door and figured out its a wrong address.
My heart in pain for those people until now..
My heart in pain for all people who was scammed.. because they trusted.. been naive, and it hurts.. it's a big pain.. not only about financial loss, but emotional..
In my heart I believe all people are good somewhere inside.. but it's often wrong..
That's one of the reasons i will never go low with adoption fee and our adoption fee are high (based on our own investment, and we invest in best to grow best). "Low price toy most likely end up in trash can", but "High price investment will be cherished and taken care of"..
That's why interviews are required before adoption process even starts.
Love you all ❤️ Be safe ❤️
"Bright and clean soul is shiny" - I don't know who said :) someone.. but it's a truth.
