I must agree with the need for caution on premitting such posts, whether a member's first or 100,000,000.

The thing that really gets me is that the posting individual clearly states the comeon and method of this alledged fraud. The key words are "must send it today." What is important about "today" -- why not tomorrow. What the poster failed to mention is how he came upon this company. Did he get an unsolicated phone call, unsolicated email or did he research, find the company, and initiated the transaction himself? Certainly any smart business owner would have at least made a few calls concerning this company -- the Better Business Bureau. Also would have asked for references. Clearly we don't know from the post if the poster's business was internet related or one that had a credit card processor unit. I am worked and own several resturants and use such services. You know I've heard a lot of comeons and need for urgency. My reply is simple. Set up an appointment - bring the equipment and contact. By the time to arrive for the meeting, I will have researched your company, checked with my bank as to any information they have concerning your company, etc... It doesn't take $2,500 to set up cc processing -- the processing telenet unit does not even cost that much.