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Buyer Beware!
Valais Blacknose Sheep are rare, valuable, and in high demand.
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This makes them a target for scammers looking to cash in on excited (sometimes inexperienced) buyers.
Signs to watch for...
The price is too good to be true.
If a sheep is listed significantly below market value (do your research!), it's probably bait. Scammers often promise "urgent deals" to pressure quick payments.
The seller won't video chat.
A real breeder should have no problem showing their animal in real time. If they only offer still images or avoid live video, time to walk away.
Registration (if applicable) can't be verified.
A reputable breeder will register their sheep with a registry that can verify their registration. Our full blood Valais Blacknose Sheep are registered with the Canadian Livestock Records Corporation (CLRC). Part bred VBNs currently cannot be registered in Canada, so other means of verification would be required.
Photos don't match the paperwork.
Make sure the tag number in the photo matches the one listed in the registration. Scammers often reuse imagines from other breeder's sites or social media.
You're being rushed.
"Someone else is ready to buy, act fast" is a classic manipulation tactic. Responsible breeders give you time to ask questions and to do your homework.
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