When a registered cat breeder/backyard breeder deceives a buyer who purchases a very expensive pedigree cats, that is called.
internet fraud & that is a federal crime. How does the cat breeder deceive a buyer? By stating the cat is healthy when infact its been on antibiotics to mask its illness.IF you are a cat breeder in business selling cats/kittens for money:
Online on the internet In newspaper ads Cat magazines Pet online classifieds Cat online directories Advertising anywhere
IF you are a cat breeder and have a buyer file a complaint against you for any of the issues below:
Not being a legal business paying income tax & sales tax Not having a business license Not having a cattery permit Selling FIP prone kittens Using contracts against public policy [see example] Deceiving your buyers saying your cats are healthy when in fact they are sick Selling sickly cats/kittens Conning your buyers in anyway Not giving papers Not returning deposits if sale was canceled or for any reason at all! Not giving replacements if kitten died Not giving buyer cash instead of kitten replacement Not returning phone calls [during, before & after a sale transaction.] Make a buyer unhappy/unsatisfied for any reason Sells felines with fleas, ear mites or any other issue
IF you are a cat breeder in business selling cats/kittens for money online:
And your kitten/cat is not 100% perfect emotionally, phyically & medically
THEN YOU HAVE COMMITTED INTERNET FRAUD
Internet Fraud is a Federal Crime
File Complaint with Secret Service File Complaint with Fraud Org File Complaint with Internet Crime Scam & Fraud Sites WE ARE WATCHING YOU
Cat buyers please be careful do research before you purchase. Its your responsibility to do your homework. It would be well worth your time and energy so you do not end up getting ripped off by corrupt cat breeders.