Some Advice for the New Year--DeWese

The scam artist looks like your third grade school teacher—kind of plump and matronly. She claims to be a divorced single parent. This, of course, builds sympathy among potential employers. Rightfully so, it should create sympathy, but it's not true. She is apparently single, but has no children.

The woman uses the same story with each prospective employer. She is leaving her present employer because her largest account has become unhappy with quality and service. The large account is a multi-billion dollar international soft drink company. This ruse works well because any printer realizes that this account buys a full range of printed products.