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Page SECTION C THE HERALD Wednrtdiy November IB Businesses conned by Italians Invoice fraud exposed Breads George own they prepare dinner tor a gathering of from Hilton i and Bronte at Woodland Trails Camp last week Craft Instruction tenterecting and flath light bike were among the weekend activities Phoioby Jean Layman Herald The Better Business Bureau of Metropolitan Toronto haa uncovered a look alike Invoice scheme which milking thousands of dollars from Southern Ontario businesses According to BBB President Paul the results of the Investigation have been passed on to Metro Toronto Police and federal Postal officials and it hoped that action will be taken as a result of their followup Investigations The operation la being run by a company calling Itself Hall ana Company It sends out lookalike invoices to accounts pay able departments of business without legally stipulated disclaim era clearly denoting the fact that they are solid for advertising not bills Mr says businessmen across Southern Ontario should beware of the scheme which was exposed as a result of Bureau members complaints on receiving what they at first thought were bills for their advertising ada wero supposedly bought In the Italian Commercial Directory at rates varying from about to Sim Says Mr Both Italian and companies which seem to be dealing with Italian people or firms arc receiving the Invoice from Gulda Ilationa It seems to be In contravention of the Post Office Act because tho Invoice docs not have stipulation that Its a solid tat ion and have to be He said the invoices uses the word contract and that the has received complaints from people who say they have never asked for advertising from this firm and who feel that this type of bo lei la lion Is misleading This Is one of the most amateurish of such schemes that we ve come across says Mr The more profession a Invoice purveyors may use the legal disclaimer required by the Canada Postal Guide which sets out specified type size layout and color A disclaimer would read This is a solicitation for the order of goods services or goods and services as the case may be and not a bill Invoice or statement of account due You are under no obligation to make any payments on account of this offer unless you accept this offer This Is an old scheme with a new twist not a new one says Mr Tuz Variations of this scheme have been used for the last several years to milk millions of dollars from businesses small medium and largo The has already warned businesses of then and It would pay businesses to pass along the word to their accounts pay able departments to watch out for them All too often such departments Just send out the cheques to cover these Invoices taking it for grant that the company is paying for Its advertising promo tions RAMESES PRINT and PUBLISHING MAIN STREET SOUTH DOWNTOWN GEORGETOWN THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF 8775829 TUCK SHOP everything you wanted in a store and more Feel Lucky WE SELL Wintario Pot of Gold Cash for Life The Provincial Hate Supermarkets WE CARRY A SMALL LINE OF GROCERIES SUCH AS Bread Eggs plus more we have a wide selection of greeting cards Youre Intor every pleasant surprise when you visit Rameses Were ill decked out lor Christmas our wide selection of beautiful Items ere sure to delight your eye and your pocket book I Unique Christmas Ornaments Beautiful hand blown Christmas Ornaments to treasure forever plus a vanety of wooden and straw novelties from around the world Bradley Collector Dolls Delicate Southern Belles and frills and lace Exquisite features Musical Dresser and Bed Dolls Coal Craft Canadas Newest Craft Industry featuring sculptured figurines and wildlife 55 Main St S 8773301 CLASSIC LOUNGEWEAB IFOR THE HOLIDAYS Wall Plaques From around the world a large variety of wall decor copper straw coal all unique and beautiful Stocking Stuffers A wide variety of unusual Items to delight your child See our colourful display today Complete Commercial Print Service and Graphic Design Let our talented artists create your new logo advertising campaign or specialty program WE ARE GRAPHIC SPECIALISTS Not Everyone Can Afford Big City Ad Agencies Call Our Experts TODAY I A glamorous fg selection of gowns robes pant outfits great for enter- taming Fashion shades of blues emeralds S burgundy blacks whites from Mahogany andJ Diamond Tea from WOOLY WINTER HEADGEAR Warmth with flair a large group of cloches mitts scarves toques sets in heavy knits from Remember RAMESES When You want the Best for Less As Always Gift Wrapping For toller Cage The Ladles Place In Downtown Georgetown 90 Main Street South 8770822