What a scam. Appeal to people’s pride and ego, offering them a chance for inclusion in some directory, and then sell the directory back to them. Sorry, I fell for this once with my Model Aviation directory (and boy, it’s pretty, too, but not $140 pretty), and I’m not interested in falling for it again.
Who’s Who directories, other than Marquis, are for suckers. Period.
Dear matthew@barnson.org,
You were recently appointed as a biographical candidate to represent your industry in the Who’s Who Among Executives and Professionals, and for inclusion into the upcoming 2008-2009 “Honors Edition” of the registry.
We are pleased to inform you that on August 9th, your candidacy was approved. Your confirmation for inclusion will be effective within five business days, pending our receipt of the enclosed application.
The Office of the Managing Director appoints individuals based on a candidate’s current position, and usually with information obtained from researched executive and professional listings. The director thinks you may make an interesting biographical subject, as individual achievement is what Who’s Who is all about. Upon final confirmation you will be listed among thousands of accomplished individuals in the Who’s Who Registry. There is no cost to be included.
We do require additional information to complete the selection process and kindly ask that you access this form on our website by Clicking Here
Sincerely,
Matthew Johnson Managing Director
Madison Who’s Who – 3001 Northern Blvd. 2nd fl. Long Island City, NY 11101 Madison Who’s Who is not associated or affiliated with Marquis Who’s Who or any other Who’s Who.
Dear Candidate,
Your response is kindly requested. You were recently appointed as a biographical candidate to represent your industry in the Who’s Who Among Executives and Professionals, and for inclusion into the upcoming 2008-2009 “Honors Edition” of the registry.
We are pleased to inform you that on July 9th, your candidacy was approved. Your confirmation for inclusion will be effective within five business days, pending our receipt of the enclosed application.
The Office of the Managing Director appoints individuals based on a candidate’s current position, and usually with information obtained from researched executive and professional listings. The director thinks you may make an interesting biographical subject, as individual achievement is what Who’s Who is all about. Upon final confirmation you will be listed among thousands of accomplished individuals in the Who’s Who Registry. There is no cost to be included.
We do require additional information to complete the selection process and kindly ask that you access this form on our website by Clicking Here
Sincerely,
Matthew Johnson Managing Director
Dear Candidate,
You were recently appointed as a biographical candidate to represent your industry in the Who’s Who Among Executives and Professionals as well as for inclusion into the upcoming 2008-2009 “Honors Edition” of the registry.
We are pleased to inform you that on August 16th, your candidacy was approved. Your confirmation for inclusion will be effective within five business days, pending our receipt of the enclosed application.
The Office of the Managing Director appoints individuals based on a candidate’s current position, and usually with information obtained from thoroughly researched executive and professional listings. The director thinks you may make an interesting biographical subject, as individual achievement is what Who’s Who is all about. Upon final confirmation you will be listed among thousands of accomplished individuals in the Who’s Who Registry. There is no cost to be included.
We do require additional information to complete the selection process and kindly ask that you access this form on our website by Clicking Here
Sincerely,
Matthew Johnson Managing Director
Dear Candidate,
You were recently appointed as a biographical candidate to represent your industry in the Who’s Who Among Executives and Professionals, and for inclusion into the upcoming 2008-2009 “Honors Edition” of the registry.
We are pleased to inform you that on August 9th, your candidacy was approved. Your confirmation for inclusion will be effective within five business days, pending our receipt of the enclosed application.
The Office of the Managing Director appoints individuals based on a candidate’s current position, and usually with information obtained from researched executive and professional listings. The director thinks you may make an interesting biographical subject, as individual achievement is what Who’s Who is all about. Upon final confirmation you will be listed among thousands of accomplished individuals in the Who’s Who Registry. There is no cost to be included.
We do require additional information to complete the selection process and kindly ask that you access this form on our website by Clicking Here
Sincerely,
Matthew Johnson Managing Director
At this point, I sent the following polite message:
“Please stop emailing me. I have absolutely no interest in being listed in your publication!”
Dear Candidate,
Congratulations! Because of the reference value of your outstanding achievements, on September the 8th, 2008, Who’s Who has selected your biography for inclusion in the forthcoming 2008-09 edition of Who’s Who in the World.
This exciting and unique edition will provide the biographical information of the world’s most accomplished men and women from across all fields of endeavor. It is a testament to your hard work and dedication to success that you have earned a place in the world’s premier biographical resource. You should be proud of your achievements… and you should also realize your inherent potential for growth.
By answering our call for the world’s elite you can be a member of, and have at your fingertips, information which can lead to valuable networking ties with the most accomplished and prestigious men and women on both the global and national levels.
Please click the link below to provide us with your contact information. As we are striving to create an active networking forum for our members, you will be enrolled (after an introductory interview) in our basic program with no cost or obligation to purchase at any time. Please Click Here
Sincerely,
Matthew Johnson Managing Director
Matthew Johnson, Managing Director, I have four words for you:
Screw You. Go Away.
I’m keeping my money, thank you very much.