Construction Equipment
Carlton Farms Equipment (Imposter)Information and Alerts
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Alert
BBB conducted an investigation based on recent consumer complaints and/or BBB Scam Tracker Reports.
This BBB business profile includes all similar business names, addresses, phone numbers and/or websites that came to BBB's attention. BBB confirmed that there are individual(s) fraudulently using the name and contact information of a real business in the Wauchula area; the information furnished in this profile does not reflect the real business.
At this time, the real business advised BBB they have been working with law enforcement, and asked any victims to contact Hardee County Sheriff’s Office at (863) 773-0304.
***Scammers use a physical address to appear more legitimate. The address usually has no connection to the scam business. **
Investigation Details:
Since December 2022, BBB started to receive complaints and/or BBB Scam Tracker Reports concerning Non-Delivery of equipment. Specifically, the business will require wired payments upfront, in the range of $30,000. Consumers have not received the promised equipment despite paying, and found that no refunds have been received.
1). The website, http://www.carltonequipments.com, was created on November 28, 2022. As of January 20, 2023, the website is inactive. BBB confirmed this website does not belong to the real business, as they do not operate in e-commerce sales.
2). The phone number (863) 703-0402 is disconnected as of January 20, 2023.
3). The email address [email protected] bounced back as undeliverable.
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