28.07.2010
Beware of easy orders
One of our readers is concerned that companies might get scammed by an enquiry for the supposed purchase of hand tools that is currently circulating via email.
The text certainly looks like one of the many fraudulent emails that come thropugh from time to time, although this one is better than most we have seen in that it is quite specific about the requirements. Most of them don’t care much about the goods and show little knowledge of the product.
Always look for senders name in speech marks, a gmail address and web site under construction.
----- Original Message -----
From: "several names have appeared"
To:
Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 12:47 PM
Subject: Tools Order
> Hello Sales,
>
> I will like to place an order with your store,Kindly let us know if
> you have any of the below product in stock or if you can order them
> from your supplier to your store and get them dispatched via your
> local carrier.Get back to me with the pricing of the below product.
>
> Bosch 9" GWS 21-230AVH Grinder with Anti Vibration Side Handle (230
> Volt)
>
> Dewalt 9" D28411 Grinder with Anti Vibration Side Handle (230 Volt)
>
> Makita 9"GA9020SF 230mm Angle Grinder 230V (Inc 9" Diamond Wheel And
> Moulded Carrycase)
>
> Makita 9"GA9020 230mm Angle Grinder 230V (Inc 9" Diamond Wheel And
> Moulded Carrycase)
>
> Makita 9"GA9020F 230mm Angle Grinder 230V (Inc 9" Diamond Wheel And
> Moulded Carrycase)
>
> Metabo 230mm(9") Angle Grinder. #W23-230 (230 Volt)
>
> Metabo 230mm(9") Angle Grinder. #W23-230 (230 Volt)
>
> Payment Method: Master/Visa Card
>
> Shipping Destination:
>
> Kindly Get back to me with the pricing of above items Including VAT so that we can determine the Total qty we would like to order from you.
I hope to hear from you soonest.
>
> Best regards,
> xxxxxx
> xx Tools Supply Ltd
> Email: [email protected]
> http://www.xxxtools.co.uk (WEBSITE UNDER CONSTRUCTION)
The emails have a UK company name which a credit search will quickly identify as non existent.
Vertikal Comment
Hopefully this item will remind staff to beware of strangers wanting to buy too easily.. The dead giveaway with this type of buyer is that they are not too fussed about the prices – that is simply not the real world.
A few years ago one of our readers followed up on a similar scam involving used cranes(until the point where money involved) You can see that chain of emailslink[/en/news/story/4273/]( by clicking here )
Most importantly if you do not already subscribe to a credit check service do so now, there is a link on the Vertikal Home page to Top Service which is more tailored to the construction related world.
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