Important safety information
Kitten scams are real.
Here is how to stay safe.
Ragdolls are one of the most targeted breeds for online pet fraud. This page exists to protect you and every family searching for their perfect kitten.
$1,000+
Average amount
lost per victim
Thousands
Of cases reported
to the FTC each year
Ragdolls
One of the most
targeted breeds
THE SINGLE FASTEST TEST
Ask for a live video call right now with today's date written on paper
A real breeder will do this immediately with zero excuses. A scammer cannot do it. This one test exposes a fraud in under 60 seconds.
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Warning Signs
Red flags that tell you
Red flags that tell you
it is a scam
These are the most common warning signs. If you see even one of these, stop and verify before sending any money.
Price is too low
Legitimate Ragdolls cost $1,500 and up. A price of $300 to $600 does not exist from a real breeder. This is the primary bait tactic.
They will not video call live
Real breeders can FaceTime any time. If they only send pre-recorded clips or make endless excuses, walk away immediately.
Kitten must be shipped, no pickup
Scammers always have a reason you cannot come collect in person. A real breeder welcomes visits and prefers them.
Payment via gift card, wire, or crypto
These payment methods are untraceable and impossible to reverse. No legitimate breeder requires them. Ever.
New fees keep appearing
"Shipping crate," "insurance," "customs bond" added after you pay the deposit are fabricated charges to extract more money.
Pressure to decide immediately
"Another family is about to take this kitten" is designed to stop you thinking clearly. Real breeders never rush you.
No waitlist, no application, available now
Reputable breeders have waitlists and screen buyers carefully. Zero screening is a major warning sign.
Photos appear on other websites
Scammers steal photos from real breeders. Right-click any photo and use Google Reverse Image Search to check instantly.
No verifiable address or location
No real physical address, no Google presence, no way to verify they exist in the location they claim.
Unusual language or writing
Many scam operations are overseas. Overly formal writing, unusual phrasing, or broken English are common giveaways.
Word for Word
Exact phrases scammers use
These lines are used over and over by fraudsters. If you hear any of them, you are very likely talking to a scammer.
We are a Christian family and just want our kitten to go to a good home.
We are moving overseas and cannot take our cat with us.
The kitten is free, you just pay for the shipping.
I am a military family and we are being deployed.
PayPal is not safe, please use Zelle or wire transfer.
The airline requires a special climate-controlled crate, please send $300 more.
Customs requires an insurance bond before releasing the kitten. Send $500.
God will bless you for giving our baby a loving home.
The kitten is TICA registered, vaccinated, and ready to go immediately.
We have been breeding for 20 years with hundreds of happy families.
If you hear any of these, stop the conversation immediately. Do not send more money. Report the listing to the platform it appeared on and to ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
Protect Yourself
How to verify a seller fast
Run through these steps before sending any money to any seller, anywhere. They take less than 10 minutes total.
1
Demand a live video call right now
Ask to see the kittens live on camera and ask them to hold up a piece of paper with today's date written on it. A real breeder does this in minutes. A scammer will make excuses indefinitely.
Fastest method
2
Reverse image search every photo
Right-click any photo on their website or listing and select "Search image with Google." If that photo appears elsewhere under a different name or cattery, the listing is fraudulent.
Free and instant
3
Ask for their exact address and look it up
Ask if you can come pick up the kitten in person. Search their address on Google Street View. A real home or cattery should appear. A scammer will always have a reason pickup is not possible.
Works every time
4
Verify their TICA registration at tica.org
Go to tica.org and search for their cattery name in the breeder directory. If they are not listed there, they are not TICA registered regardless of what they claim.
Official source
5
Search their name plus the word "scam"
Search their cattery name, phone number, and email combined with "scam" or "fraud." Previous victims often post warnings on TheCatSite.com, Reddit, and Google Reviews.
Check every time
6
Ask for references and actually contact them
Ask for contact information for recent adopters, then actually reach out to those people. Scammers either cannot provide references or provide fake names that cannot be verified.
Do not skip this
Side by Side
What a real breeder does
What a real breeder does
vs. what a scammer does
The difference is consistent and predictable every single time. There are no exceptions.
A real breeder will...
- Jump on a live video call with zero hesitation
- Welcome you to visit and meet kittens in person
- Ask you questions about your home and lifestyle
- Have a waitlist and a real screening process
- Show you the mother cat alongside the kittens
- Provide a real, verifiable physical address
- Give you vet records, vaccination docs, and TICA papers
- Have a written contract and health guarantee
- Be listed in the TICA breeder directory
- Prefer in-person pickup over shipping
- Never add surprise fees after your deposit
- Accept standard reversible payment methods
- Be in no rush to close the sale
- Stay in contact with you long after adoption
A scammer will NOT...
- Do a live video call without making excuses
- Allow you to visit or pick up in person
- Ask any questions about your home or life
- Have a real screening process or waitlist
- Show you a real mother cat in real time
- Provide an address you can actually verify
- Produce original documents from a real vet
- Offer a legitimate contract or real guarantee
- Appear in any official breeder registry
- Give you a real in-person pickup location
- Stop adding new fees once they start
- Accept credit card or any reversible payment
- Give you time to think without pressure
- Be reachable once they have your money
Impersonation Warning
What to do if someone is pretending to be Jammin Rags
Scammers do copy real breeder names, photos, and websites. If you encounter someone claiming to be Jammin Rags or Lynn Hendricks anywhere online, verify through our official channels before sending any money or personal information.
We will never ask for gift cards, cryptocurrency, or wire transfers. We will never have a reason you cannot come pick up your kitten in person. And we will always video call on the spot to prove we are real.
Facebook: facebook.com/JamminRags is our only official Facebook page
Website: The site you are reading right now is our only official website
Phone: Contact us directly and we will confirm any communication instantly
If you believe someone is impersonating Jammin Rags, please report it to us immediately so we can warn others and take action to have the fraudulent listing removed.
I already sent money. What do I do?
Act fast. Every minute matters when trying to recover funds.
1
Stop sending money immediately
No matter what story they tell you next, do not send a single additional dollar. The new fees and excuses will never end.
2
Contact your bank or payment service right now
If you paid by credit card or debit card, call the fraud line and request a chargeback immediately. Time limits apply. Zelle, wire transfers, and gift cards are very difficult to recover so call right away.
3
Report to the FTC
File a complaint at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. This helps federal authorities track and shut down scam operations across the country.
4
Report to the IC3
File a complaint with the Internet Crime Complaint Center at ic3.gov. This is the FBI's dedicated online fraud reporting center.
5
Report the listing on the platform
Flag the listing on Facebook, Craigslist, or wherever it appeared. This may prevent others from being targeted by the same operation.
6
File a local police report
Even if recovery seems unlikely, a police report creates a paper trail and is often required by banks to process fraud claims.
7
Warn others publicly
Post a review, comment on TheCatSite.com and Reddit, and share your experience. Your warning could save the next person from the same loss.
You are not foolish for being scammed. These are professional fraudsters who are very practiced at manipulation. The most important thing now is to stop the bleeding, report it, and help protect others.
LOOKING FOR A REAL RAGDOLL?
We are the real thing.
Come meet us.
Video call us any time, visit our home in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, and meet our cats in person. No excuses, no surprise fees, no pressure. Just beautiful, healthy Ragdolls raised with love.
TICA Registered Ragdoll Cattery
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota · Lynn Hendricks
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