Picture.com BEWARE picture.com This scam has been going for many many years MD.USA MD USA

I wanted to let others know that this company is still on the scam.

I received this this morning. I entered the photo competition weeks ago, and got the usual offer to buy the book etc etc etc.... and this came today. I thought definate scam especially after them offering 2 free tickets to attend their conference ha i live in australia .....im glad i came across this site.

I am lucky I havent paid them any money and dont intend too.

I tried to delete my photo from the site but unable to.. I am registered with Viscopy in Australia do ahve a copyright license so will see what they can do about following it up.

Copy of the letter I received today.

Dear Jenny,

As you know, The International Society of Photographers recently held our annual convention in Las Vegas. We informed you that you and your artistic accomplishments could have been honored. Unfortunately, you were unable to join us this year.

We are so pleased with your artistic vision that we would really like to present your photo, Earthlings (see your photo here), at our next convention. Of course, we hope you will be able to attend and present your work personally next year. Unfortunately, you could not attend this time, so we're trying to do the next best thing.

Jenny Has Been Selected To Receive Two Free Airline Tickets!

Due to the success of our convention this year, our Travel Partner is providing airline vouchers good for two free tickets to a select group of photographers who become members of our society and agree to let us present their work at our next event.

There is more! We will also send you the following as recognition of your artistic achievement in photography:

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Outstanding Achievement in Photography Crystal Award Trophy
Commemorative ISP
Award Medallion
Your Outstanding Achievement in Photography Crystal Award Trophy
(a $300 value)
* Your Bronze Commemorative Award Medallion (a $40 value)
* Full Basic Membership (1 year) into the ISP ($60 value)
* A personalized membership card entitling you to $100's
worth of discounts
* Free entry to a special members-only photo contest

All that's required for us to immediately send you all of these awards, including the free airline travel voucher for two, is for you to give us permission to present your photograph at a future convention. Additionally, we must also ask you for the necessary funds ($169.00 plus p&h) to cover the cost of the time and effort required to present your photography before the convention attendees, and to cover the costs incurred in insuring and shipping to you these extremely large and heavy awards.

Jenny, we are ultimately most interested in meeting you and having you personally present your artistry in front of the thousands of other photographers who attend these live events. Unfortunately, you could not attend this time, so we're trying to do the next best thing. We sincerely hope to personally present you with your most deserved awards in the future. As an added bonus, I am going to send you a $100 gift certificate off the registration of a future ISP convention.

Go Here To Have Your Photograph Displayed At A Future Convention!

Sincerely,

Craig Foster
Convention Awards Chairperson

P.S. Please act quickly! Although the member benefits are available, the free airline vouchers for two from our Travel Partner are only being awarded on a limited time basis and in limited quantity.

P.P.S. Your two free airline vouchers, Outstanding Achievement in Photography Crystal Award Trophy, Bronze Commemorative Award Medallion, and personalized membership card will be shipped to you by Federal Express and will be accompanied by a 100% money back guarantee of your complete satisfaction. If for any reason you're not 100% delighted with your awards, simply return them within 60 days of receipt for a full refund, no questions asked. However, please keep the $100 gift certificate off the registration of a future ISP convention so that we can still see you present your artistry in person.

Genivieve
Victoria.
Australia