Re: Copier Scam

[Frank Olson <use_the_email_links@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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).