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Jan 24, 2008 12:27 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Hi all!

I have an opportunity to sell electronic equipment to a new prospect that "found me" on-line. Not to sound abrasive or impolite, but the e-mail had many misspelled words and grammatical errors. I work with imprinted items and he wants cameras and DVD players, without any imprint. He at first wanted me to ship the product to Africa which I refused. I did ask for a bank check but he gave me 2 credit cards to use. The name matches the cards; he gave me the 3 digit number on the back of the card and I asked for addresses and phone numbers which he gave me He now wants me to ship the product to Tennessee.
Of course I want the business, It is about a $14,000 order, but something tells me to run! I have been sitting on the cards before I run them just in case they have not been reported lost or stolen yet.

What would you all do?


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Jan 25, 2008 11:59 AM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Trust your instinct and RUN!


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