AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — The Better Business Bureau of Amarillo and the Texas Panhandle is warning consumers about a horse-selling scam that uses polished websites and several business names, including Tirex Horse Ranch, TireX Horse Ranch, Dusty Trail Horse Ranch, JR Horse Ranch and Horse Sale Hub.
The BBB said it began investigating in April after receiving consumer inquiries, victim complaints and reports through its Scam Tracker. Since then, it has received more than 520 inquiries.
The businesses are not legitimate, according to the BBB, and have falsely claimed to operate in Amarillo. The agency said the addresses listed on the websites are private property and are not associated with the businesses. The names also resemble those of real companies, which the BBB said are being impersonated…