- Report: #681649
Complaint Review: Canterbury Who's Who - Islip New York
Reported By:
Lee -
El Paso, Texas, United States of America
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Why?
Canterbury Who's Who
180 Freeman Street / Islip, NY 11751 Islip, 11751 New York, United States of America
Phone:
516-535-1515 (ext 1244)
Web:
canterburywhoswho.com
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Canterbury Who's Who CHANCE OF A LIFETIME -- subject line reads: Update Your Biography Islip, New York
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).
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{Today's Date} |
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.
2 Updates & Rebuttals
bdazzle
United States of AmericaEmpire Who's Who....
#2General Comment
Mon, May 02, 2011
Actually, I am not too sure about Canterbury, but I have been registered with Empire Who's Who for about ten years. Their name changed to Cambridge Who's Who. At the time, I had been working on line as a Moderator of HealthDigest.org an online Medical Directory. I done a lot af good things and given a lot of great advice. I assume someone referred me.
Even today, I place the logo on my resume'. Never had any problem getting a job. In fact, I believe it gives me an advantage by having some type of honors or reward for the hard work I put in. So, consider completing an application with Cambridge. At least, they have been around a while....
Flynrider
Phoenix,Arizona,
USA
Not a good sign.
#3Consumer Comment
Wed, January 12, 2011
"Just another shot at folks who are desperate to look as good as possible to obtain employment."
I've actually seen folks put these scam Who's Who references on resumes. Big mistake. Generally when I see that, it goes to the bottom of the pile. It says a lot about the applicant. Probably more than they meant to say.
Even if you got suckered and paid the money, it's probably not a good idea to advertise the fact.
