jsinger - 1:32 am on Oct 31, 2007 (gmt 0)

Legitimate customers are not bothered by a call.

Totally agree. In fact a legit customer who bought so much may add to the order when you phone and show concern. Happens about 10% of the time.

Make up some reason for calling, such as to go over the delivery timeframe. Don't ID yourself as the boss but rather an underling. That way another employee can call later if need be and patch up "a misunderstanding."
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Don't assume scammers are sophisticated. 98% are transparent dimwits. Criminal masterminds exist mainly in popular lore.

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