Pets

Whilst we investigate every report of abuse of the classifieds board, there will be times when a classified is not in fact genuine. We take no responsibility for the accuracy of the classifieds section, and recommend you look out for

a. Fake Credentials. If a classified owner claims membership of an organization such as the AKC, ensure you check their registration details with the relevant organization.

b. Address Changes. If the classified owner add says they are in England, but then at the last moment they give some reason for the money being wired to Africa? its not going to end well. Don?t do it.

c. If it sounds too good to be true. It likely is. A breeding pair of Bernese Mountain dogs for $250 to a good home as the owner has to leave town? Beware.

d. You are where? Be especially aware of advertisments where the selelr is in Africa.

Some tips.

• Ask for references that can be validated.
• Offer to pay using an escrow agent, or by credit card.
• Ask the advertiser to email you a scanned copy of their registration details and drivers licence.
• Call the advertiser, on the phone! The internet does not prevent good old conversation!
• Most breeders will not ship to other countries. If a breeder is offering to, likely, they are not genuine.

OK?

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