Kittenmainecoon.com

Kittenmainecoon.com has been reported for running a pets for sale scam. The domain name was registered just 66 days ago, and the website lacks a verifiable physical address. The images of pets for sale are not authentic; a reverse image search reveals their presence on numerous other websites. There are no working phone numbers associated with the site, and efforts to find legitimate reviews about the breeder have been unsuccessful. The investigation also uncovered no social media accounts linked to the breeder. Moreover, the language on the website is plagiarized from various other pet scam websites. What is a pet scam?

Red Flags:

Domain information:

Date of registration: November 02, 2023
Expiration: November 02, 2024
First detected: January 07, 2024
Registrar: NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED
Hosted by: Dns-parking.com
Ownership: Unknown

What is a pet scam?

Online pet scams are a growing concern, where swindlers create alluring advertisements featuring adorable pets, often listed at significantly reduced prices or even for free adoption, to lure unsuspecting animal lovers. These con artists build a facade of trustworthiness by setting up counterfeit logistics websites and pretending to be associated with reputable pet shipping companies. Communication with potential victims is usually conducted through text-based platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, or Facebook Messenger. Scammers avoid voice or video calls, which could expose their deceit, and they especially dodge requests for live video interactions with the pet.

Once the victim is hooked and pays the supposed shipping fee, the scammer concocts elaborate stories about unexpected customs hold-ups, pressuring for more money to cover additional, fabricated costs. This cycle of deception and extortion persists until the victim realizes the harsh truth: the pet never existed. By this point, the emotional and financial toll can be devastating, with victims left to cope with the aftermath of the scam.

Read our full investigation into online pet scams at this link: Pet Scams Exposed

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