Bass Farm Equipment near Castlewood is offering great deals on farm equipment.
The South Dakota Better Business Bureau says it’s the best fake website they’ve ever seen. Jessie Schmidt of BBB says scammers have assumed the identity of a farm family in Hamlin County. “They own a farm and they also own a sanitation service. They don’t sell farm equipment,” said Schmidt. “We were able to speak directly to Mrs. Bass who confirmed that she had no affiliation with this Bass Farm Equipment.”
Schmidt added there’s just enough truth there to make you think that it may be legitimate.
One of the keys to watch for…they demand wire payment, which is nearly impossible to track.
Already, area farmers have lost $35,000 in the scam.
Thanks KELO-AM Radio