Desperate Times

I received something in the mail this week that I find particularly disturbing.  By the outside, I could easily determine this company was obviously providing a self-cover just in case it was somehow activated by someone other than the recipient.

 Upon opening it, I was even more displeased.  In a horrible and panicked economy, does this seem like a good idea in any way shape or form?  What if I was grasping at straws?  Our economic debt system turned vehicles and real estate into "pawn shop" items and now here's an invitation for me to pawn a new business.  The wording was impeccable and the offer may have been inviting to some.  I am a cash operation, but that doesn't mean I think everyone has to be.  Those are my beliefs and I have to live by my convictions, if I want any sleep at night!



















I do know, borrowing enslaves a person, a family, or a business.  Proverbs 22:7
I don't know if you'll be able to see the body of the letter, but it clearly states that no collateral is needed, just a business bank account.

The next disturbing feature was the fact my name was already connected to a webpage and the only thing I needed to hit enter was to add my phone number and my e-mail.  The rest was already filled in.  Now, think for just a moment.  A person who is already in business and this letter acknowledged that fact, is obviously already doing everything they can to make their contact information known.  So, basically everyone who has one of my cards, ever placed an order, or even visited my website could have all the information that was lacking.  I didn't go any further into the site because to click enter I had to agree to other things, but suffice it to say.  Anyone could have gained access to the next page, just with general business information.

I'm not accusing any person pre-emptively, just the businesses, cashcall and Experian.  What if this mail had ended up in the hands of someone who could be tempted by the offer?  What if I was a young entrepreneur who believed debt was a good way to start?  With panic in the air, and headlines that showed people filling carts in an electronic glitch, how dare these companies tempt people using private names and information!