by Hunter Feybusch
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by Hunter Feybusch
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What are Toner Pirates?
Toner pirates are scammers who lure unsuspecting businesses to purchase office supplies that can be overpriced or of poor quality. The products may even be non-existent.
Sometimes, the scammers may call you to inform you that the prices of toners are about to rise, and so you should place an order to save money.
Wondering where the scammers get your business information from?
Well, they do research on a business before calling first. They investigate where you get your toners from and then contact you pretending that they are your usual suppliers.
Sometimes, they pretend to update their copier records and collect information from you through questions, and the answers to the questions you provide can later be used to scam you
Common Types of Toner Scams
The Info Gathering Call
This is likely the first type of call that you receive. The main aim of the phone call is to collect information. The caller may ask you the make and model of your copiers, your supplier’s name, the person in charge of office supplies in your office, and so on.
The Pressure Call
Now that the scammers know the name of your supplier, they may call again pretending to be your supplier. At this stage, they may pressure you to buy from them or give you false pricing so that you can make an order from them.
How to Avoid Toner Scams
Make sure to check the number is correct with your usual supplier, the pirates can get the name of your supplier and pretend to be them, so make sure to check its the correct number. Never accept a shipment you are not expecting or called for only accept toner packages from your dedicated supplier. If they persist you can report them to the Federal Trade commission.
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