We provide supplies for
all of your office product consumables!
Continually evolving...
Infincom's supply division keeps
up with rapidly changing office product technology by offering
consumable and related products not only for the manufacturer's
whose products we represent, but consumables that meet the needs of any customer.
Over 9000 items...
Infincom can supply you or your business with
virtually any consumable from any
manufacturer. We pride ourselves on prompt professional
service to fill your orders as rapidly as possible and
competitively priced. Call our dedicated supply line to
get your custom quote today!
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 relative's 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.