Re: Copier Scam

["Bob Worthy" <securinc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

"Frank Olson" <use_the_email_links@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Robert L Bass wrote:
> > "Bob La Londe" wrote:
> >>
> >> A caller asks about your copier, and then a few days later you receive
> >> unsolicited supplies for that model copier via common carrier or in
> >> the mail at an exorbitant price.
> >
> > I used to get those calls all the time, even before we had a copier.  I
> > guess the perps hope their victims don't realize that, legally,
> > unsolicited merchandise is a gift.  The victim can keep it and is under
> > no obligation to pay for it.
>
> In your case, you can "resell it" at a "modest markup" or "donate it"
> for a tax deductible receipt (for the retail value of the merchandise).

Trouble maker :o]