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Avoiding "toner pirates" and telemarketing scams...
In supply telemarketing scams, dishonest vendors pose as legitimate vendors of your machine's office supplies. The victim is then billed at over-inflated prices, sometimes for inferior or incorrect product.
Telemarketing fraud typically targets small businesses and charities; however, no business organization is immune.
Offering the "unbeatable" deal...
Armed with information about your office machines, the fraudulent operator is now ready to make his pitch! The targeted business is then called and offered a "sweet deal" on office supplies. Usually, the misrepresentation takes place on the first call, with a second call being placed to confirm the order. This is sometimes done via fax. In addition to the use of high-pressure tactics, typical pitches often include the following:
- "Your suppliers computer system is down and we are calling for them."
- "This is a one-time supply liquidation, only!"
- "You know, it's part of your service contract!"
- "We're the distribution center for your office equipment manufacturer, and we're having a special sale!"
- "You'll get a free gift, or a chance to win a trip or car, if you order today!"
- "Prices on supplies are being raised; however, we've reserved a number of cartons under your name at the old price! Supplies are being liquidated from a deceased relatives business, at a one-time only price!"
When the victim receives the order, they find that the price offered is actually many times higher than what they normally pay from their authorized vendor. Often, grossly inflated shipping and handling, or other miscellaneous charges will be included on the invoice.
Use of threats and coercion...
Sometimes, victims of office supplies scams will pay the invoice before realizing that they have been scammed. However, if the victim balks at paying, they may receive calls from the scam perpetrator threatening to refer the invoice to a collection agency, or to take legal action. Abusive language and other forms of verbal intimidation may be used.
Once the invoice is paid, it is very difficult, if not impossible to obtain a refund. In some cases, victims may be scammed a second time by receiving a call from a person pretending to be a "recovery specialist", who claims that they can get the victim's money returned in exchange for an up front payment. The "recovery specialist" then takes the victim's money and is never heard of again. | 
