Scam Database

Search our community-driven database to check if a breeder or website has been reported as a scam.

Purebredkittens.online

Scam Website

3/3/2026

Website: https://purebredkittens.online

Unknown

Posed as legitimate breeder with promises of purebred Maine Coon kittens. Designed to steal money and personal information.

Permainecoonkittens.com

Scam Website

11/19/2025

Website: https://permainecoonkittens.com

Payment: Wire transfer / multiple methodsLost: $42,000 Oklahoma (claimed)

A Connecticut woman lost $42,000. On shipping day, a fake carrier demanded $1,600 for a "special crate." Then a $2,000 "health fee," then a $3,000 "cargo fee." Scammers threatened financial penalties for "abandoning" the animal. Reported to BBB.

Giant Coon Ranch

Fake Breeder

10/21/2025

Website: https://giantcoonranch.com

Payment: Wire transferLost: $3,340 Ladd, IL (claimed)

Victim paid $3,340 for two kittens and shipping costs. No kittens were delivered. When the victim demanded a refund, the scammer (Melissa Tenant) demanded an additional $555 "processing fee" plus $1,500 for a "special crate."

Ohio Maine Coons (Facebook Network)

Fraud

6/2/2025

Payment: Gift cards / Zelle / Cash App / Apple PayLost: $500 Ohio (claimed)

Multiple fake Facebook pages advertising Maine Coon kittens at $400-$600 (legitimate price $1,500-$2,000+). Stolen photos confirmed via reverse image search. Payment via gift cards, Zelle, Cash App, Apple Pay.

Tina Lynn Maine Coon Cattery

Fake Breeder

5/25/2025

Lost: $500 Bakersfield, CA

FBI case reported. Scammer operated from apartment in Bakersfield, CA. Took $500 deposit, then demanded $700 for "insurance" and $375 for "travel fees."

Miracle Maine Coons

Fake Breeder

3/20/2025

Website: https://miraclemainecoons.com

Lost: $900 Unknown

No phone number or physical address provided. Scammer used the name Michael John Darcy. Took payment of $800-$1,000 and disappeared. No kitten delivered.

Gentle Maine Coon Cattery

Scam Website

11/7/2024

Website: https://gentlemainecooncattery.com

Unknown

Professional website with fake photos and fabricated testimonials. Charged repeated shipping fees after initial payment. No kitten delivered. Domain registered October 2024.

Stunning Bengal Kittens Home

Scam Website

9/16/2024

Website: https://stunningbengalkittenshome.com

Unknown

Stolen Bengal kitten photos. Below-market prices to lure victims. Collected payment, never delivered. Domain registered June 2024.

Neighborly Maine Coon Kittens

Scam Website

8/28/2024

Website: https://neighborlymainecoonkittens.com

Payment: Apple gift cardsLost: $4,000 Unknown

Victim lost $4,000 total. Payments were demanded via Apple gift cards. Site listed numerous fake kittens. No physical address or phone number was provided. Domain registered May 2024.

Big Bear Maine Coons

Fake Breeder

6/8/2024

Website: https://bigbearmainecoons.com

Oklahoma (actual)

Kitten photos traced back to Facebook posts from three years prior (stolen images). When victim offered to visit in Big Bear, CA, scammer said they were in Oklahoma and demanded $200 for shipping. Domain registered May 2024.

Delilah's Kitten Paradise

Scam Website

4/13/2024

Website: https://delilahskittenparadise.com

Unknown

Scam site selling supposed Maine Coon, Sphynx, Bengal, and Russian Blue kittens. No legitimate breeder sells that many breeds. None are real.

Katie Moore (Facebook)

Fake Breeder

3/27/2024

Payment: Facebook payment / direct transferLost: $990 Unknown

Operated through "Maine Coon Kitten Adoption/Rehoming" Facebook group. Charged $490 for kitten then demanded $500 for fake "insurance." Victim blocked after questioning charges.

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