I'm surprised you seem so angry and shocked. Money is a powerful motivator that drives people to do much more dishonest things than mirepresentation of an animal. As with anything in life, if you're spending money on something, you should be doing your research long before you intend to buy. With the way information is easily accessed through a few keystrokes there is honestly no need for impulsive buying now-a-days.

I would make sure someone was VERY trustable before I would purchase something that I can't see or touch.