California Fluff Cattery Consumer Safety Guide

Protect Your Family From Online Pet Scams

Searching for a Russian Blue kitten should be an exciting experience, but dishonest sellers often use stolen photographs, copied business names, and false promises to target caring families. We created this guide to help you slow down, verify who you are speaking with, and recognize warning signs before sharing personal information or sending money.

California Fluff Cattery has experienced unauthorized use of cattery information and kitten images online. A copied name, logo, or photograph does not prove that a seller is connected with us. Information about our kittens should always be confirmed through this website and our official contact form.

How to Verify a Kitten and Breeder

1. Begin with the official website. Confirm that the kitten, cattery name, contact information, and adoption process are consistent in every conversation.
2. Ask for current information. Request recent photos or a short video showing the same kitten, surroundings, and identifying details.
3. Review the written agreement. Read the health terms, reservation conditions, kitten information, and family responsibilities before agreeing to anything.
4. Confirm payment instructions. Do not send money until the recipient and purpose of the payment have been verified through the breeder's official contact method.
5. Take time to decide. A responsible placement should allow enough time for questions, review, and careful consideration.

Before You Send a Payment

• Confirm the kitten is listed or has been presented through the breeder's established process.
• Make sure the name receiving the payment has been explained and verified.
• Read the complete agreement and ask questions about anything you do not understand.
• Keep copies of messages, photographs, documents, receipts, and payment instructions.
• Stop if the seller introduces new fees, changes the payment recipient, or creates sudden pressure.

Remember: Excitement can make an urgent request feel reasonable. A short pause to verify the details can protect your family from a costly and painful scam.

What to Do If You Suspect a Scam

Act quickly, but preserve the evidence before blocking the suspected scammer or deleting the conversation.

1. Stop communicating and do not send additional money.
2. Contact your bank or payment provider. Ask whether the transaction can be stopped, disputed, or traced.
3. Save the evidence. Keep messages, email headers, usernames, photographs, advertisements, receipts, and payment details.
4. Report the account or advertisement. Notify the social platform, marketplace, hosting provider, or advertising service involved.
5. Submit an official fraud report. Contact the Federal Trade Commission, the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center, the Better Business Bureau, or the appropriate consumer protection agency in your country.
6. Contact local law enforcement. A police report may be useful when working with a bank or payment provider.