Cambridge Who's Who Warning, this "company" is not what it appears (Dont judge a book by its cover) Uniondale New York

Yes, I too was doped into believing that I could be a part of this “Who's Who” establishment. As with countless of other Americans, I too received this invitation to become a member of this “great” program; tricked into believing that only a select few have been chosen to have this great honor bestowed upon them. So I, without hesitation, took the first step on becoming a member.

I went on line, entered my “personalized CWW website” and followed the instructions to begin my journey. I have to say, the detail (in every aspect from the mailing to the website design) was impeccable. It's so easily to see how many people can get drawn into and be fooled (I am definitely not the exception). It wouldn't surprise me if these individuals who started this organization have some sort of psychology background.

Well, as I was willingly providing my information, I suddenly thought that perhaps I should do some research about this organization before I continue. Well, I figured, its only basic information so I went ahead and completed the initial portion. When completed, I was given a congratulatory remark, and a note stating that I would be contacted in about four to six weeks. Hurray I thought, but perhaps I should do some research to see what I may have gotten myself into – and Im glad I did!

I read countless stories about regular hard working citizens being swindled out of their money through hardcore sales tactics, bait-and-switch, and aggressive strategies used that could be construed as illegal in many jurisdictions, and if nothing else - immoral. I even found a Texas State Representative from District 145, whom in July 12, 2007 listed as a “political expenditure” a $199 charge to who else , Cambridge Who's Who with the address listed verbatim from the website.

What's disturbing, is the that was paid for by the Texas tax payers - how infuriating! Not only are regular citizens being screwed by this scrupulous company, but also by politicians who are using tax dollars to subsidize their own involvement! Lovely isn't it? So I decided to dig a little further and try and find some information about their location and address. Already assuming the address was fake, I decided to go on a hunch and check out private mailbox companies in the area in which this company was claiming to be operating out of, “498 RexCorp Plaza, Uniondale, NY 11556; what I found was interesting. The actual address and building that they claim to be operating from is actually a company called Regus Virtual Offices of Uniondale, who with a minimal monthly fee, can give you a “virtual office, including answering services that “answers calls in your company name, and handles your messages too”.

Below is the hyperlink, which has a picture of the building that has a strikingly resemblance to the one posted on the Cambridge Who's Who web page….Interesting… (((link redacted)))I would be almost willing to bet that the numbers listed on the Cambridge site actually belong to the Regus answering service, which could explain the long awaiting periods between calls.

Well, I hope this information will come of some use for someone out there. And if nothing else, help solidify any doubts as to the legitimacy of this “prestigious” organization. Now I anxiously await the phone call that so many have experienced…Lesson definitely learned…

Sean
Cherry Valley, California
U.S.A.