WAYNESVILLE, Mo. - Roy Fritts Farm Equipment, which lists its address as 23870 State Hwy T, Waynesville, MO 65583, is a scam. A buyer reported wiring $27,800 for a 2022 Bobcat T76 that the buyer says was never delivered.
Late-model compact loaders are in high demand and often move quickly. A full-price wire for a 2022 Bobcat with advertised low hours creates substantial exposure for any buyer who cannot inspect a machine in person.
The listing
The seller's listing described a 2022 Bobcat T76 offered as used with 1,551 engine hours and an asking price of $27,800. The listing presented the machine as a compact loader suitable for farm and light construction work and framed the price as competitive.
What drew the buyer was the model year combined with the hours and the price. A 2022 T76 at an asking price under $30,000 and shown with a specific hours figure made it comparable to other late-model machines but cheaper than many listings the buyer had been tracking.
How the sale unfolded
A buyer reported finding the T76 listing while searching for skid steers. The buyer compared the listing to other machines, judged the price and hours attractive, and reached out through the contact method provided on the website.
According to the buyer, negotiations led to an agreement at the $27,800 asking price. The buyer reported sending the entire amount by bank wire to the account details supplied during the contact process.
After forwarding funds the buyer waited for the machine to be delivered or for arrangements to transfer possession. No unit arrived at the buyer's location and no machine was handed over for inspection or pickup.
The buyer reported attempting to resolve the situation through the contact routes used for the sale and by reviewing the listing again. The buyer concluded the transaction did not result in transfer of the skid steer or any alternate arrangement to produce the machine.
In the end the buyer reported a loss of $27,800 by bank wire and the 2022 Bobcat T76 advertised on the site did not arrive.
What the website shows
The site presents itself as Roy Fritts Farm Equipment and publishes the Waynesville street address and the telephone number +1 573 697 7086. The listing URL for the Bobcat was published at the vehicle path for the 2022 Bobcat T76.
WHOIS information lists the domain registration date as May 19, 2026 and the registrar as Fewmoretaps OU doing business as Trustname.com. The registrant contact is masked by a privacy service, and the site does not publish verifiable dealer licensing or Department of Transportation credentials.
How these schemes work
Federal guidance warns that fraudulent equipment offers often highlight recent model years, specific low-hour readings and sharp prices to encourage full payment before any inspection. Scammers frequently use newly created domains and limited public business records to support a short-lived storefront.
Those general patterns are reflected in this listing: a 2022 Bobcat T76 shown with 1,551 hours at an asking price of $27,800 on a domain registered May 19, 2026 and carrying only the contact details published on the site.
If you sent money
Notify your bank right away and ask whether the wire can be recalled or reversed. Keep every receipt, invoice and message related to the transaction so you can supply a clear record of payment and communications.
File a report with the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center at ic3.gov and submit a report to the Federal Trade Commission at reportfraud.ftc.gov. Include the full website address for royfrittsfarmequipments.com and the direct URL for the 2022 Bobcat T76 listing.
