Dear Audrey,

As some of the forum members are aware, we work in a branch of Law Enforcement. There's no doubt about this one though; definately a scam. It's almost as much of one as the kid in Wales who sold stuff of E-Bay he hadn't even got.

The best advise remains that anyone offered a keyboard, particuarly Technics (now very sort after) is don't even hand over a pound coin until you've seen the board and given it a good workout.

When I brought my 7K the local shop allowed me to sit and play it for at least an hour. So better to deal with a dealer (hopefully local) and get the bearings of the purchase before you part with hard-earned cash. I'm glad to see your friend didn't suffer any financial loss (phone calls excepted); shame about the police (!).

Luce