Submitted by Walter Whal on Thu, 02/13/2020 - 1:23pm
The toner pirate scam has taken off in recent years because people don’t always understand where their print supplies come from, so it’s easier to trick them into buying something they don’t need.
Also, with multiple employees involved in print, when a random invoice shows up, sometimes it just gets paid, or with an angry phone call, someone may make a decision that puts your contact information out there and your whole business at risk.
Submitted by Walter Whal on Thu, 01/16/2020 - 2:30pm
Toner pirates are a common occurrence in today’s world of scams and convenience, which is why it’s a good reminder to check in with your teams about how to spot a scam. Toner pirates know that no one wants to deal with issues like print toner, so they send fake invoices and create monthly payments for products you never receive.
To avoid toner pirates, awareness is critical, but also having a good relationship with your print supply company who can stop a scam before it starts.
Submitted by Walter Whal on Fri, 12/13/2019 - 12:45pm
Toner pirates are part of the online, scam, and cybersecurity world. While the term is a little funny, it's not a scam issue that you want to overlook or be surprised by.
Protecting your business from threats and scams is essential, and sometimes means making employees aware of stranger aspects of a business that are ripe for scammers. One of these is office equipment and supplies because so many companies have kind of a haphazard way to deal with ordering and management of print and supplies.
Submitted by Walter Whal on Thu, 11/14/2019 - 4:20pm
Toner pirates are a major scare in today's print world. Laugh at the name if you must – even throw in a little pirate talk, 'Arrrggg…' but stay away from toner pirates, whatever you do! They do not sell a product that you want to buy.
Toner pirates are scam artists that take advantage of cash strapped companies to sell fake, useless toner or other products that don't do the job if they even arrive.
Submitted by Walter Whal on Thu, 10/10/2019 - 3:37pm
Investing in printer supplies may seem easy or like a no-brainer. Cheapest is best. Wait, wait – that's not it.
That mindset has helped "toner pirates," selling scam toner and putting businesses in precarious security situations, to thrive and prey on any company that doesn't build a stable relationship with a vendor and knows where their toner is coming from.
Don't be fooled by these fakes! It can have severe implications for your entire business.
Submitted by Walter Whal on Wed, 09/11/2019 - 12:54pm
It seems like there is a scam for everything today, and businesses especially have to watch their backs. It's frustrating, but with some education and a little preparation, you can stay ahead of concerns.
Print environments are sometimes a major source of scamming because managers get frustrated with their print systems and just want to find an easy fix. First of all, managers should know that there is a solution for a stressful print environment, and it's print management.
Submitted by Walter Whal on Mon, 08/12/2019 - 11:56am
The name might sound funny, but the problem is real – “toner pirates” are working hard to scam offices out of money, steal data, and create recurring charges that go unnoticed while businesses don’t receive anything in return. It’s not an unrealistic problem, either.
In 2016, a $216 million telemarketing scam was busted for selling overpriced toner over the phone. The threat is real!
Inform employees about toner pirates and other possible scams to make sure the pirates don’t sink your ship!
