Verdict
Scam. A buyer reported wiring $12,600 by bank wire to AB Premium Equipment of Albuquerque, NM for a 2017 BOBCAT T770 and never receiving the machine. The assessment rests on the buyer's account of a completed bank wire payment and the brand new domain registration that matches the listing.
Company details
The following contact details are presented on the seller's site as the operator's own claims.
| Detail | As published on the site |
|---|---|
| Name | AB Premium Equipment |
| Address | 367 Copper Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM, NM 87102, US |
| Phone | +15053338592 |
| not published |
The site does not publish an email address for direct contact.
Unit on record
These are the seller's listing claims for the specific machine the buyer paid for.
| Detail | As advertised |
|---|---|
| Unit | 2017 BOBCAT T770 |
| Asking price | $12,600 |
| Hours | 1,125 Hours |
| Condition | as advertised |
| Spec 1 | Serial Number: AT6313920 |
| Spec 2 | Horsepower: 92 HP |
| Spec 3 | Fuel Type: Diesel |
| Spec 4 | Transmission: Two-Speed |
| Spec 5 | Drive Type: Rubber Tracks |
The seller's description also lists an enclosed ROPS cab with air conditioning and heat, high-flow auxiliary hydraulics, quick-attach system, self-leveling and five-link suspension.
Buyer report
A buyer reported wiring $12,600 by bank wire to complete purchase of the listed 2017 BOBCAT T770. According to the buyer's account, the wire was sent for the full asking price and the loader was never delivered. The buyer's statement to this publication is the source for the payment amount and method.
Registration record
WHOIS shows the domain abpremiumequipment.com was registered on 2026-09-28 with registrar NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED. The registration uses Cloudflare nameservers joselyn.ns.cloudflare.com and ryan.ns.cloudflare.com. HTTPS is available and the site homepage returns HTTP 200 with the title "Used Equipment | AB Premium Equipment."
Red flags observed
- The buyer reports a completed bank wire payment of $12,600 and no delivery of the 2017 Bobcat T770.
- The domain was registered 2026-09-28, two days before this report, which is a recent registration.
- The WHOIS registrant is concealed behind a privacy service.
- The listing reproduces a long equipment specification for a low-hours 2017 T770 without verifiable dealer history.
- No dealer licensing or Department of Transportation credentials are published on the site.
- The site publishes a street address in Albuquerque while the matching domain is brand new.
What to do if you have paid
- Contact the bank that sent the wire immediately and request a recall or trace; provide all transaction references and receipts.
- Preserve all records: transfer receipts, account statements, the original listing URL, screenshots, and any communications with the seller.
- File a report with local law enforcement and with your state attorney general's consumer protection office.
- Report the incident to any online marketplace or platform used to find the listing and ask them to suspend the listing.
- Consider contacting a lawyer experienced in commercial fraud or asset recovery for advice on next steps.
How to verify this yourself
- Check the domain WHOIS and note the registration date and registrar; a very recent registration is a negative signal.
- Call the published phone number and compare the response to the listing details; record the call time and outcome.
- Search for the machine serial number AT6313920 on equipment registries and other marketplaces to confirm if the same machine appears elsewhere.
- Request a documented inspection, clear ownership records, and a verifiable dealer license before sending funds.
- Use a payment method that offers recall or buyer protection where possible and avoid bank wires for purchases where the seller cannot be independently verified.