Please note the below email as some of the faculty and staff have received it this morning. Avtech Direct is a a scam designed to sucker people into sending them money. If Avtech actually sends you a computer, it is always a defective unit which they then claim needs to be sent back to be fixed. After that you will not hear from them again, which means they have both your money and the original computer back.
I've seen at least a dozen emails from victims around the country and the date always changes so that it sounds like this is an urgent, one-time offer. The truth is that this scam has been going on since the beginning of January and noone has been able to catch them yet because noone has figured out how to track them down. There is no website, no contact info other than the email and they have no physical address to alert authorities.
I would suggest you let as many people as possible know that this is a scam. Anyone on this mailing list could be draw in pretty easily. You can find dozens of instances of people being scammed simply by doing an online search of "Avtech Direct".
Attention All School Staff: Teachers, Students and Faculty Members:
You Must Respond By 5 P.M. Thursday, May 6.
Through a special arrangement, Avtech Direct is offering a limited allotment of BRAND NEW, top of-the-line, name-brand desktop computers at more than 50% off MSRP to all Teachers, Students, Faculty and Staff, who respond to this message before 5 P.M., Thursday, May 6.
All desktop are brand-new, packed in their original boxes, and come with a full manufacturer's warranty plus a 100% satisfaction guarantee. These professional grade Desktops are fully equipped with 2004 next generation technology, making these the best performing computers money can buy. Avtech Direct is offering these feature rich, top performing Desktop Computers with the latest Intel technology at an amazing price to all who call:
1-800-884-9510 by 5 P.M. Thursday, May 6
The fast and powerful AT-2400 series Desktop features:
* Intel 2.0Ghz Processor for amazing speed and performance
* 128MB DDR RAM, & Upgradeable to 1024
* 20 GB UDMA Hard Drive, & Upgradeable to 80 GB
* 52X CD-Rom Drive, & Upgradeable to DVD/CDRW
* 1.44 Floppy disk drive
* Next Generation Technology
* ATI Premium video and sound
* Full Connectivity with Fax modem/Lan/IEE 1394/USB 2.0
* Soft Touch Keyboard and scroll mouse
* Internet Ready
* Network Ready
* 1 Year parts and labor warranty
* Priority customer service and tech support
MSRP $699... Your Cost $297
How to qualify:
1. You must be a Teacher, Student, Faculty or Staff Member:
2. All desktop computers will be available on a first come first serve basis.
3. You must call 1-800-884-9510 by 5 P.M. Thursday, May 6 and we will hold the desktops you request on will call.
4. You are not obligated in any way.
5.100% Satisfaction Guaranteed.
Call Avtech Direct
1-800-884-9510 before 5 P.M. Thursday, May 6
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