WARNING: Raptor’s Nest has experienced increased attempts of fraudulent ads
scamming falconers out of their money. Be advised to avoid sending funds
To anyone requesting payment prior to shipping unless you have
Personal verification of the legitimacy of the person/business. You may
consider attempting to contact the state falconry club of the advertising
falconer’s residency for personal recognition in your efforts to vet the seller.

Consider using PayPal as the method of payment. PayPal may process refunds for
fraudulent transactions.

The time it takes to try to vet ads is prohibitive. This has caused delays
and/or rejections of ad requests. Now, all ads for falconry supplies will be
posted with this warning for the purchaser to verify all transactions and be
judicious in payment methods.

Good luck and use wisdom (at the expense of trust) when deciding to
attempt successful transactions. Don’t let a good deal tempt you into
a decision you may regret.

Hopefully, with this warning, the falconry community will be better served
by being able see ads in a timely manner.

if you need to pass along a warning to Raptor’s Nest, create an ad with the
warning information you want pass along regarding an existing ad on RaptorsNest.com