It's just not that hard to do it right.

You don't take orders and cash checks for orders you can't fill.

If you foul up, you reach out and communicate rather than hiding.

There really is no excuse for this conduct at this stage. It is unethical and immoral. It's also criminal, literally and legally.

And, if I get myself into a situation like this, I hope my friends will tell me the truth so I can see the way to get myself on the right path, rather than telling my that what I'm doing is just fine.