Our website and our listed social media accounts are the ONLY official accounts that represent our cattery.
If you are contacted by any other page or account using our name or photos, it is a scam. Scammers copy real breeders' pictures and names and use high-pressure tactics to collect deposits. Please be careful.
Ablues Maine Coon Cattery Official Accounts
If you are not talking to us through the accounts listed below, you are not talking to us. The only way to adopt one of our kittens is to apply through our website.
- Website: this website
- Facebook: add your official Facebook page link here
- TikTok: add your official TikTok link here
- Call or text: add your phone number here
Sadly, scams are getting smarter every year. This article will help you protect yourself and spot a fake breeder before you send any money.
There are many scammers on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, and some use real breeders' names and photos. Before you adopt any kitten, read this article completely. You can also read our guide to adoption costs.
The Growing Problem of Maine Coon Scams
As Maine Coons become more popular, the number of scammers grows too. They take advantage of families who are excited and may not know what to look for.
Scammers usually ask for a deposit, then disappear. They never had a kitten in the first place.
Some even build websites that show up in search results, so a professional-looking website alone does not prove a breeder is real.
Red Flags to Identify Scams
Here is a list of red flags to watch for when looking for a Maine Coon kitten. Click on each tab to read more.
The name, logo or photos look copied from another breeder, or change from page to page.
The website owner is hidden and the site is very new. Real catteries are usually happy to share who they are and where they are.
Real breeders proudly show the parent cats. If you only see kittens, ask to see the mother and father.
Every kitten has the same description, or the text appears word for word on other websites.
The breeder cannot show cattery registration or registration papers for the parents.
A price far lower than other reputable breeders is often too good to be true.
Tactics Used by Maine Coon Scammers
Here are some tactics scammers use. Click on each tab for details.
Scammers steal profile photos of well-known breeders and create new accounts with the same name and picture, so the scammer looks like the real breeder.
They post in cat lovers' groups and reply to people who ask about kittens.
They contact you first, often right after you comment that you are looking for a kitten.
"Last kitten, big discount today only" is a classic pressure tactic.
A brand-new website with stolen photos and no history.
They push you to pay a deposit quickly, often with gift cards, wire transfers or payment apps with no buyer protection.
Be sure to come back to this page; we update it whenever we hear about new scam methods.
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Be Careful and Do Your Research BEFORE You Adopt
Take your time when choosing a breeder. Ask for a video call, ask to see the parents, and make sure you feel 100% comfortable before paying anything.
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