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Credit Card, Telephone and Internet Scams Protect Yourself from Scam Artists

[Sources: IRON Solutions, Better Business Bureau, Norton, 2010; R-2013 | Keywords: Business, Operations, Scams] At a time when businesses literally can’t afford to fall victim to fraud, scam artists are stealing money or personal information from unsuspecting victims and small businesses using telephones, e-mail and the Internet. One Association member knows first-hand the importance of staying alert and recognizing the signs of a potential scam. In the last six months, the business has encountered and stopped several scams, ranging from bogus purchases over the phone and e-mail, to a telephone relay scams. In two instances, an employee took orders over the… Read More »

NEW Twist to OLD Scam Credit Cards

[Author: Tom Junge, Iowa Field Director, 2010; R-2013 | Keywords: Business, Operations, Scams] Recently, two dealers contacted the Association about a scam involving the sale of a $5,000 tractor to a customer in the Eastern United States. This is how it went down. The customer contacted the dealer about buying a tractor that they had listed on the Internet. The customer was willing to pay with a credit card. The dealer processed the credit card. The credit card cleared and everything seemed fine. The customer waited a day or so and then contacted the dealer and told him they needed to ship… Read More »