Complaint / Review
Canterbury Who's Who
CHANCE OF A LIFETIME — subject line reads: Update Your Biography

EGO SCAM & This scam starts off with a very nice, big jpg graphic - looks good and helps to add a legitimate feel to the e-mail (see body of e-m below).

{Today's Date}

Dear,

You were recently chosen as a potential candidate to represent your professional community in the 2011 Canterbury Who's Who Registry among Executives, Professionals & Entrepreneurs.

We are pleased to inform you that your candidacy was approved. Your prompt response is needed to ensure your correct professional information. For accuracy purposes, please be sure to visit your personal website to verify your biographical information.

Remember, there is no cost to be included.

On behalf of the Managing Director, we look forward to your appearance in this year's edition.
Best wishes for continued success.

Sincerely,
Marissa Karlson
Profile Coordinator

I researched this and on another "spam beware" site - came across some folks who did go and fill out the information. They were suspicious and vague, but did receive phone calls from folks. Scam works like this:

Original offer is to sign up for $800, if refused, amount is lowered until you hit the $50 mark. If you state that the offer says there is no charge, you are either hung up on, or told yes, you can do that, and caller will follow-up with you - which, of course - never happens.

Just another shot at folks who are desperate to look as good as possible to obtain employment.