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Posted by Darlene Cheek Dec 11, 2007 |
So I get an email yesterday morning asking if I was affiliated with another lady who was trying to sell the emailer a kitten. It seems Lady 1 posted an ad on Craig’s List looking for a kitten for Christmas. Lady 2 emailed her saying she had a kitten. After several emails back and forth, asking for phone numbers, kitten prices, and then pictures, Lady 2 produces the picture of a kitten and says that she was from a Tennessee Persians litter.
Fortunately, Lady 1 decides to Google “Tennessee Persians” and finds me through my website. She says Lady 2’s story is that she bought the kitten from me, but due to a change in jobs, she needs to find the kitten another home. She says she will give the kitten to Lady 1 for free if Lady 1 will just pay the $120 shipping costs.
Sure enough, the kitten in the picture was my Bella, and this was NOT the lady that adopted Bella. Lady 2 had simply stolen a picture from my website and was now trying to coerce money from people by selling a kitten she doesn’t even have! I am amazed at the lengths people will go to steal from you!
This week’s lesson? Be careful when purchasing kittens over the Internet. Research your breeder thoroughly! At least talk to them on the phone before sending any money. And report anyone who attempts to victimize you!