Quote Originally Posted by Tinkerer View Post
Assuming of course that this is one of those hypotheticals where you know that the offer is genuine.
In this hypothetical, Rich Berlew has made the announcement. You at least know it's him that made it, by whatever mechanisms he chooses to use to prove his identity. Whether you think he's the sort to make a false announcement about something like this is part of your decision-making process for approaching the problem. ;)