A temporary restraining order has been filed against a Baldwin County company for alleged deceptive acts, according to Attorney General Steve Marshall.

A release from the attorney general’s office alleged that AKME Gardens lied to customers by falsely claiming that it was certified to sell nursery products and seeds in Alabama.

Also, the attorney general’s office said that several consumer complaints have been filed against the company dating back to 2021.

Efforts to reach the company or identify an attorney representing the company were not immediately successful.

The complaints allege the company scammed customers by taking payments without providing products.

“Making false claims to trick buyers into spending large sums of money without delivering a product is not only unfair but illegal under Alabama’s consumer protection laws,” Marshall said.

“In this case, by falsely claiming to be an Alabama-certified nursery, this business also puts our entire agriculture industry at risk by opening the door to harmful plant pests that could cost farmers and consumers. These actions are a serious threat to our community,” said Attorney General Marshall.

“We urge any consumers who have been affected by this company to immediately contact the office.

Due to the alleged actions by AKME Gardens the company faces 37 violations of the Deceptive Trade Practices Act, a statute protecting consumers from dishonest business practices.

According to court records, the case has been deemed confidential.