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Fake KUSA registration papers

Other pet scam South Africa (nationwide) Published 28 Jul 2026

What happened

A documented scam pattern. Scammers forge KUSA certificates and transfer forms, or misuse the KUSA logo on sales websites, to make a puppy look like a registered purebred. A useful tell: KUSA does not register purebreds crossed with other breeds, so a "KUSA-registered Cockapoo or Labradoodle" is a contradiction. Never accept "papers" as proof on their own. Confirm directly with KUSA that the breeder is a member in good standing and that the registration will actually transfer into your name. If a sales site displays the KUSA logo, be suspicious: KUSA is a registry, not a marketplace.

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