Are you thinking of getting an ESA for yourself? Well, that is a great idea. Now, you won’t have to worry about your anxieties and depression because you will have a companion all for yourself.
There is no doubt in the fact that an ESA can improve your mood greatly.
They can seriously make a great difference in your life. So, if you feel like getting an emotional support letter for your rat terrier ESA then I suggest you go for it! You certainly won’t regret it.
But if you are here then you must be aware of how many people will try to scam you online.
But do not worry about it.
I can tell you all about identifying scammers online.
Let’s get started.
Scam #1: No Contact Information
Here’s the thing. A genuine ESA letter or an emotional support animal certification will always have the contact information of the healthcare professional from whom you got the letter.
Always.
So, if your letter or the sample letter that you have seen online doesn’t have this information then it is a fake one.
This contact information is written on the letterhead and your letter will be printed on that paper.
So, if the letterhead is missing then it’s a scam.
Scam #2: Improper Licensing
Some sites may get you in contact with a licensed medical healthcare professional but the license of that person may not be valid which makes your letter a fake one.
Either the license of the professional will be expired or it won’t be valid in your state.
You see, every state has a different medical board and an expert who wants to practice in your state must have a license issued from your state.
So, if the license of your professional is from another state then your letter will be invalid for your weimaraner.
Scam #3: Instant Approval
Another fun fact, if the website that you are referring to claims that it can provide you with an ESA letter immediately then run far away from them.
While it is true that you can get an ESA letter quickly, you can just get it instantly.
A licensed healthcare professional will get your application and then conduct an assessment.
They will try to make sure if you need an ESA or not. So, you can’t get the letter instantly.
Scam #4: Low-Cost Letter
If you think that a deal offered by a particular website is “too good to be true” then it probably is. Welcome to the real world.
If a site is offering cheap ESA letters then be very careful with them.
You see, an ESA letter is a certified document from a licensed medical healthcare professional for the munchkin cat.
So, it certainly won’t be that cheap. Yes, you can get it at reasonable rates but not cheaply.
So, beware of anyone claiming to sell it at cheap rates.
Scam #5: ESA Registration
Ok, let's get this one straight. Once and for all. There is no such thing as an ESA registration. None. That is the biggest scam.
Getting an ESA is a process. Yes, you will have to fill out a form for it but that won’t be your ESA letter.
The only way an animal will be recognized as an ESA is if you have an ESA letter given to you by a properly licensed professional.
Other methods are just there to fool you.
Scam #6: No Assessment
As I have already mentioned before, a licensed medical healthcare professional will assess you and check if you need some ESA hypoallergenic cats or not.
Here is how it goes. You will fill a form that is forwarded to an expert.
They will contact you and ask many questions which basically, try to determine if you need an ESA or something else entirely.
If they think you need an ESA then they will just send you your ESA letter.
If this assessment never happens then whatever letter you receive is a fake one.
Scam #7: ESA Not Mentioned
Your ESA letter will always, in every case, have the information of your ESA. It will mention the type of ESA you have and even mention their name.
This is very important so that you can’t just claim any animal as an ESA.
Now, this information is taken when you fill in your initial form.
If this information is not taken initially, then be wary. Because this information is strictly necessary.
Any letter not containing this information is a fake one.
Scam #8: Date Validation
This is another important detail that you may not know about. The ESA letter that you will be purchasing is only valid for one year. One year exactly. Not a day more.
If your ESA letter does not have the issuance and expiration dates or if the dates are not exactly one year apart then it is fake.
Make sure that the sample letter that you check has these details cleared out and also mentioned about your british shorthair.
If not, then you can be in for a major scam.
Was That Helpful?
I am hoping that this information will help you get a genuine ESA letter from an authentic website.
Do some exploration of your own and only when you are satisfied should you buy your letter.
And then you can enjoy the company of your little ball of sunshine at all times.
After all, there are so many benefits to getting an ESA letter. Hopefully, you will be able to enjoy them soon enough.