WARNING: SCAM WEBSITE ROYALTYBENGALCATS.COM IS FRAUDULENT AND HAS NO CONNECTION TO OUR CATTERY
Dear friends, clients, and Bengal cat lovers,
We are issuing this urgent notice to protect the reputation of our business and to inform the public of a serious case of fraud that is directly affecting us.
A scam website — RoyaltyBengalCats.com — is falsely claiming to be affiliated with our cattery, Royal Bengal Cattery, based in Westminster, Maryland. We want to make it absolutely clear:
RoyaltyBengalCats.com is NOT associated with Royal Bengal Cattery or our business in any way.
These scammers are illegally using our name, our reputation, and even referencing our Better Business Bureau (BBB) profile and other credentials in an attempt to deceive customers. This behavior is not only fraudulent — it is damaging, unethical, and dangerous to those seeking a beloved family companion.
We are a registered and reputable cattery operating under the following official names and websites:
- Royal Bengal Cattery – www.royalbengalcattery.com
- Royal Maine Coon Cattery – www.royalmainecooncattery.com
- Royal Scottish Fold Cattery – www.royalscottishfoldcattery.com
- Royal Purebred Kittens – www.royalpurebredkittens.com
All of these websites are part of our trusted family of brands, and we stand behind the quality, transparency, and ethical practices of each.
We are proudly registered with TICA (The International Cat Association) under the official cattery name: SABLIN BENGAL.
FRAUDULENT CLAIMS BY SCAMMERS:
We have no affiliation with anyone named Ashley or any other individuals claiming to represent us unless listed on our official websites.
These scammers are impersonating our business and misleading people into sending payments via untraceable methods such as Walmart-to-Walmart transfers, PayPal to third parties, and CVS/pharmacy wire services.
In some cases, they falsely claim to have transferred kittens to new owners or registered them with TICA — all of which are lies.
THE IMPACT ON US:
We have been receiving a flood of phone calls, emails, threats, and even formal complaints from victims or near-victims of this scam — all because the scammers are pretending to be us. This has caused enormous stress, confusion, and harm to our business and the trust we've worked so hard to build with our community.
We want to be absolutely clear:
We are NOT responsible for any communication, transaction, or interaction involving RoyaltyBengalCats.com or its operators.
HOW TO STAY SAFE:
- Only trust our official websites listed above.
- Verify breeders through TICA or CFA registries.
- Be cautious of sellers who refuse to do video calls, avoid in-person visits, or insist on unusual payment methods.
- If something feels off, stop and contact us directly.
REPORT THE FRAUD:
If you’ve interacted with the scammers, please report them to:
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) – reportfraud.ftc.gov
Better Business Bureau (BBB) – www.bbb.org/scamtracker
A FINAL WORD FROM US:
We care deeply about our cats, our clients, and the integrity of our work. We are heartbroken that someone is using our name to deceive and manipulate others. Thank you for your support, for sharing this warning, and for helping us protect others from becoming victims.
With sincerity and transparency, The Royal Bengal Cattery Team TICA Registered Cattery: SABLIN BENGAL
Websites: royalbengalcattery.com | royalmainecooncattery.com | royalscottishfoldcattery.com | royalpurebredkittens.com
