International Library Of Photography ripoff, fraud, false advertising Owings Mills Maryland

O.K. I am really getting nervous here! I recently received a letter from the International Library of Photography (Picture.com) stating that my photo was a finalist in the contest and regardless of my purchase would be published in an upcoming anthology entitled "Endless Journeys".

Alright I am a big sucker and I love to take pictures to I'm yelling to the heavens above right? So you're d_ _ _ right I hurried up and sent in that money to have my photo published! After all, I'm just an amateur. So I happened to check tonight on the release date and what do I see when I click on "order the book featuring this photo"? an error message saying, " Sorry, but our Selection Committee has not yet accepted this photograph for publication in our hardbound anthology series." By the way it is suppose to be 3-31-05. Comforting isn't it?

Now I see problems on the internet with this company and worst, their e-mail address is invalid. The phone is answered by what sounds like the guy who does the listings for movie theaters. This may be a costly lesson so others beware! Anyone else with such an experience????

Bonita
Houston, Texas
U.S.A.