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BBB Midwest Plains Newsroom

Welcome to BBB Midwest Plains Newsroom, your go-to resource for the latest news and insights on consumer and business protection. Whether you're a journalist crafting a story or someone keen to stay informed about the latest scam tactics, you'll find everything you need right here.

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BBB Scam Prevention

The BBB Midwest Plains Newsroom provides journalists with valuable resources for scam prevention. Each folder includes audio and video files, along with supporting documents that provide detailed context about the scam.

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Scam recovery

Essential resources to effectively recover from scams.

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Scam prevention

Vital information to safeguard against scams.

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Gift card scams

Whether you're buying a gift card online or at a store, shop carefully.

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Employment scams

Job seekers should confirm the legitimacy of offers before applying.

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Pet adoption scams

Even diligent online searches can expose consumers to scammers.

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Shopping scams

Scammers exploit supply chain and inflation issues to target shoppers.

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Cryptocurrency scams

Understanding key concepts of virtual currencies is critical to stay safe.

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Sweepstakes scams

Sweepstakes scams are among the most widespread frauds today.

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Impostor scams

Imposter scams have evolved to be more varied and complex.

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Mover scams

From missing items to massive price hikes, these scams run the gamut. 

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Romance scams

Romance scams exploit emotional vulnerability to deceive victims.

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Tech support scams

Many are falling prey to thieves posing as computer technicians.

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Storm chaser scams

These scams involve fraudulent contractors exploiting natural disasters.

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Investigations

Read the latest investigations from BBB Midwest Plains.

BBB Midwest Plains Warning
BBB Midwest Plains Warning: Fraudulent heavy equipment website impersonating friend, Nebraska

April 24, 2026 - BBB issued a warning following a detailed investigation into a series of complaints against a scam impersonating Milton Brothers Implement.

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BBB Midwest Plains Warning: Fake Kansas vehicle auction site steals $76,000 from buyer

March 26, 2026 - BBB issued a warning following a detailed investigation into a series of complaints against Nations Remarketing Group, which had stolen more than $76,000 from consumers.

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BBB Midwest Plains Warning: Suspected fraudulent debt collector targets hundreds of consumers

January 27, 2026 - BBB issued a warning following a detailed investigation into a series of complaints against Anderson Tate & Associates, which had targeted hundreds of consumers.

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BBB Midwest Plains Warning: Fraudulent container sales operation impersonating Council Bluffs business

November 12, 2025 - BBB issued a warning following a detailed investigation into a series of complaints against Council Bluffs Containers, which had stolen more than $8,000 from consumers.

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BBB Midwest Plains Warning: Fake equipment company scams consumers out of nearly $30,000

October 15, 2025 - BBB issued a warning following a detailed investigation into a series of complaints against Pro Equip Agricultural & Construction, which had stolen nearly $30,000 from three confirmed victims.

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BBB Midwest Plains Warning: Fraudulent website impersonating closed Beatrice auto dealer

October 13, 2025 - BBB issued a warning following a detailed investigation into a series of complaints against a fraudulent website impersonating a legitimate Beatrice-area business that closed in December 2023.

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BBB Midwest Plains Warning: Consumers report unfulfilled refund requests from South Dakota rental company

September 2, 2025 - BBB issued a warning following a detailed investigation into a series of complaints against Locayt, a South Dakota rental company that has generated more than 600 consumer inquiries and over 60 Scam Tracker reports. 

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BBB Midwest Plains Warning: Consumer complaints surge amid reports of Mikez Customz unanswered orders

September 30, 2024 - BBB issued a warning following a detailed investigation into a series of complaints against Mikez Customz, which claims to operate from an address in Derby, Kansas.

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BBB Midwest Plains Warning: Miniature Highland Cattle Farm impersonates Nebraska cattle farm

August 6, 2024 - BBB issued a warning following a detailed investigation into a series of complaints against Miniature Highland Cattle Farm, which claims to operate from an address in Broken Bow, Nebraska.

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BBB Midwest Plains Warning: Fraudulent online retailer Wrenley & Brynn claims Kansas address

May 21, 2024 - BBB issued a warning following a detailed investigation into a series of complaints against Wrenley & Brynn, which claims to operate from an address in Olathe, Kansas.

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BBB Midwest Plains Warning: FLL Shipping impersonates legitimate Kansas business

April 12, 2024 - BBB issued a warning following a detailed investigation into a series of complaints against FLL Shipping, previously known as First Lane Logistics US LLC and FL Ship.

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BBB Midwest Plains Warning: Elaborate scheme involves fake online equipment sales network

January 31, 2024 - BBB uncovered an illegal operation using a nonexistent Omaha address and various business names to confuse and target consumers with fake equipment.

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BBB Midwest Plains Warning: Consumers report Omaha Steaks impersonator

January 18, 2024 - BBB uncovered a fraudulent company impersonating Omaha Steaks.

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BBB Midwest Plains: Omaha companies targeted by scammers

May 18, 2023 - Several established Omaha-based companies were victims of scammers exploiting their addresses to carry out fraudulent operations related to animal adoption and transportation.

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BBB Midwest Plains: Investigation uncovers imposter website

May 12, 2023 - BBB uncovered an imposter entity that created a website using the name and address of the legitimate business, German’s Auto Sales, Inc., located in Emporia, Kansas. 

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