An "executive career management" firm calls and guarantees to get you a job. It sounds like a great deal, though the $9,000 fee seems steep. What should you do?

• Negotiate the fee down to something more reasonable.

• Get the guarantee in writing, so you can get your money back if it doesn't work.

• Nine thousand dollars for an executive-level job is cheap! Sign up now!

• Head for the hills. It's a scam.