Odessa tire shop owner loses $32K in credit card dispute scam

Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Sierra Burnett, KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) · July 2, 2026 · 2 min read

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - An Odessa tire shop owner says he lost $32,000 after customers purchased semi-truck tires using credit cards, then disputed the charges after receiving the merchandise.Jamal Abed, owner of J & J Auto Village LLC, said the scheme began last year when he started receiving pho...

Why this matters in The Midland

The scam that cost J & J Auto Village LLC $32,000 in disputed credit card charges has significant implications for small businesses in the Midland-Odessa area. As a hub for the oil and gas industry, the region is home to many companies that rely on semi-truck tires, making them potential targets for similar scams. The fact that the bank initially cleared the transactions, only to later freeze Abed's accounts, raises questions about the effectiveness of local financial institutions in protecting small businesses from fraud. Abed's decision to speak out and warn other owners may help prevent similar losses, but it also highlights the need for increased awareness and education on credit card dispute scams in the local business community. As the region continues to grow and attract new businesses, it is crucial that owners and financial institutions work together to prevent and respond to these types of scams.

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Category: business · Published: July 2, 2026 · Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) · Reading time: 2 min

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Odessa tire shop owner loses $32K in credit card dispute scam

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