Don’t fall for the “car wrap scam”

Scammers just keep on trying to rip people off in southwest Missouri. Reports of the “car wrap scam” have come from the Branson area recently.

It’s similar to a scam that took place in the Joplin area a few weeks ago — but with a difference.

“What’s different about it than the ones we’ve seen in the Joplin area is that  they’re actually going ahead and threatening people via text,” says Stephanie Garland of the Better Business Bureau.

“They’re saying we haven’t heard from you …. we’re going to contact the local FBI, the local CIA and you need to give us 48 hours to get back our money transfer details …. or else,” Garland states

She says the Branson scammers send those responding to their offer of driving a car “wrapped” with a company logo a hot check, asking them to cash it.

If you encounter the scam contact local law enforcement and/or the Better Business Bureau at BBB dot org.