At CharingCrossCatClinic.com, your safety and peace of mind are our top priorities. The pet adoption world especially online has unfortunately become a target for scammers pretending to be breeders, shelters, or rescue partners. These bad actors use fake photos, false promises, emotional manipulation, and urgent payment requests to deceive potential adopters.
This page explains how to spot a cat-adoption scam, how to protect yourself, and the safety standards we follow as a legitimate Maine Coon adoption and rescue platform.
1. Our Official Communication Channels
To avoid confusion, here is how we do and do not communicate:
✅ We WILL contact you through:
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Email from our official domain: @charingcrosscatclinic.com
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Our website live chat
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SMS (only after you have voluntarily provided your number)
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Phone call (only upon your request)
❌ We WILL NEVER contact adopters via:
- Telegram
- Facebook Messenger (unsolicited)
- Random personal numbers
- Any platform requesting “quick payment” or “urgent deposit.”
If anyone messages you on WhatsApp or any app claiming to be from us:
It is NOT us. Please report it immediately.
2. Common Pet Adoption Scams (How Scammers Operate)
Scammers often use the same patterns. Here are the most common signs:
❌ A. Prices That Are Too Good to Be True
If someone offers a Maine Coon kitten for a suspiciously low price or claims “heavy discount because they are relocating,” it’s almost always a scam.
❌ B. Refusal to Video Call
Scammers avoid live video. They’ll send stolen Google images or blurry photos but will never show the kitten live.
❌ C. Urgent Payment Requests
Scammers pressure you with lines like:
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“Pay now or someone else will take the kitten!”
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“Transportation is already booked; please send money immediately.”
❌ D. Asking You to Pay Through Untraceable Methods
Example scam payment methods:
- CashApp
- Zelle
- Western Union
- Bitcoin
- Gift cards
- Mobile money apps
❌ E. Fake Shipping Companies
Scammers often claim they work with a “pet delivery agency” that doesn’t exist or ask you to pay for an “emergency temperature-controlled crate.”
❌ F. Fake Health Certificates
They may send tampered or Photoshop-ed documents pretending to be from veterinarians. If you see ANY of these, walk away.
3. How to Safely Verify Any Cat Adoption Offer
Here are steps you can take to protect yourself online:
✅ A. Request a Same-Day Video Call
Always ask to see the kitten:
- Live on camera
- With a toy
- With the caretaker present
✅ B. Do Reverse Image Searches
If the photo appears on multiple websites → it’s stolen.
✅ C. Check Business Information
Look for:
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A real website
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A visible address
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A real phone number
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Social media accounts with consistent posting
✅ D. Ask for Vet Contact Information
A legitimate adoption platform will have real veterinary partners not random PDFs.
4. How CharingCrossCatClinic.com Protects You
We take your safety seriously. Here are the measures we enforce:
Verified Listings Only
All kittens listed on our website come directly from:
- Certified caretakers
- Registered rescue partners
- Verified home-based raisers
- Foster networks we work closely with
We do not use third-party marketplaces or random classifieds.
No WhatsApp Communication
We strictly avoid messaging apps where scammers operate.
Human-to-Human Adoption Support
Every inquiry goes to a real adoption agent, not an automated scam bot.
Secure, Traceable Payments Only
We will NEVER ask you to send payment through untraceable apps.
5. What To Do If You Suspect a Scam Using Our Name
If someone is pretending to be part of CharingCrossCatClinic.com, please contact us:
helpdesk@charingcrosscatclinic.com
(Insert your real phone number)
Or use the Contact Us page on this website.
We will investigate and take action immediately.
6. Transparency Promise
We are committed to:
- Ethical adoption practices
- Safe and secure communication
- Verified listings
- Full transparency with adopters
- Protecting you from online fraud
Your trust means everything to us.
7. Final Reminder
We DO NOT contact adopters via WhatsApp, Telegram, or ANY social messaging app.
If you receive such messages, it is 100% fraudulent.
Always verify. Always stay cautious.
And always reach out to us if something feels off.