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Re: Copier Scam



Bob Worthy wrote:
> "Frank Olson" <use_the_email_links@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:pCZzj.52681$w94.36200@xxxxxxxxxxxx
>> 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]
>

Just pointing out the obvious.  :-)


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