This is our first post here on Pet Kart and we want to make
it worthwhile for every reader. Scammers have been on the internet since the
time of the first online website was launched. Whether you are buying an
electronic appliance or considering a classified ad, chances of a scammer
behind them are extremely high.
Now these scammers are slowly creeping into the pet space as
well. You will all kinds of scams over the internet related to pets. Some
scammers are selling stolen pets while others are just supplying sick and
unhealthy pets. All these factors have made it a tough task for a pet owner to
find a pet online in a secured manner.
Here on Pet Kart we will bring you information about the
best breeders and pet adoptions services. Keep in touch and you will never have
to worry about getting scammed when adopting pets online.
Using services like Craiglist and Classified websites is not
advisable as these sites have no policy for background checks. It is advised
you go for registered pet breeders and BBA certified service providers.
Must know tips to
avoid pet scams:
1.
Always ask for more than one picture of the pet
in various poses. This will help you to establish whether the pet is real or
not.
2.
Never ever try to buy a pet from a breeder
outside US. Also if a user is posing to deliver pet from another state but is
asking for money at a different location (or a different country), avoid it.
3.
Ask for contact details of the person. If he/she
provides details from US specially phone number then go further else not. Also
ask for the details of the vet the pet is examined by.
4.
When dealing with a breeder ask for the
breeder’s registration details. You get it, good get it verified otherwise walk
away.
5.
Avoid making any payments via money transfer.
Using credit card will help you settle any claims and disputes fast and easily.
6.
Do not deal with any breeder who is pushing
things to be carried on in haste. Mostly breeders trying to get rid of pets
ASAP are scams mostly.
7.
Take care of the breed, purebreds are always not
the best. They have health issues predominantly.
8.
The quality of communication language and email
address says a lot about the breeders or adoption service provider.
9.
Mostly people are excited when adopting new
pets. This feeling of excitement can lead to get little care free but it can be
problematic later on.
These are just the started tips, keep in touch as we will be
providing a lot more information on pet shopping online. Also we will share the
stories of other pet owners as well.
No comments:
Post a Comment