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New scam letter from IFD

New scam letter from IFD

The International Fairs Directory has once again resurrected its ‘Expo-Guide’ scam in the wake of Paperworld Middle East 2018, which took place in Dubai, UAE, earlier this year. The Directory’s scam letters have been seen by The Recycler and, as before, ask the...
The ink cartridge ‘scam’ explained

The ink cartridge ‘scam’ explained

A video claiming that ink cartridges are a “scam” has gone viral on the internet. YouTuber Gregory Austin McConnell’s 12-minute video details how the cost of ink cartridges is so high compared to the cost of the printers themselves, something he first noticed whilst...
Oregon police warn of printer scam

Oregon police warn of printer scam

The state’s police force is warning businesses located in Lane County to be wary of “potential scammers”, according to KVAL. “It’s kind of old-fashioned, really; it’s a classic,” Crime Prevention Specialist Debbie Janacek says. The con consists...
Brother support line scam raises concerns

Brother support line scam raises concerns

The OEM’s tech support phone line has reportedly been compromised by online scammers. Brother is facing questions after a series of incidents in which the tech support phone number provided by the OEM has allegedly turned out to be a scam. The hoax number, which is...