You’ve sent that document to the client. And, you are looking forward to receiving the signed contract back and getting to work. And, here, it is now. You look it over and sign your copy and send to the client. Everything’s great, right?
NO!
Forget about the fact that you knew that sending a Word document was changeable, so you made a PDF version and sent it. But, that is definitely not true.
First of all, you can compare documents easily with Word- so the changes should be evident. (But, we don’t recommend the use of Word, since even a signature can make the document different.) But, you need to run a compare document any time you rely on mail, fax, or eMail for contracts. Unless you are present and can insure that the document has never been changed- assume it has.
So, don’t assume- ever- that the document you receive back is the same one you sent!
Great story, and so real too. I have had also my (lesser) share of those experiences. I never sign anything without double checking.
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I guess I divide the line between story and fact- which is why this is unfortunately real, Gustavo.
Thanks for the visit and the comment.
The devil is in the details isn’t it. The more words you use the more loopholes and chances you take that your document can be penetrated. lol
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Well, that may be true, Lisa- but, in this case (and, I am sure, others like it), someone deliberately doctored the document to alter its intent.
wow! A great life life case study of something we all need to be more aware of, thanks for the reminder!
Cheers,
Gordon
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Gordon-
Thanks for that approbation! Glad you enjoyed the reminder- before you find that paper is really NOT the one you wrote!