I too received this sort of letter years ago and was shocked that someone
had recognized my accomplishments. Needless to say my self-esteem was
devastated when it came to a purchase. Although I think I was listed in the
small print along with the others that did not pay.
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From "Paul Christensen" <[log in to unmask]>, on 7/7/98 4:28 PM:
I was wondering if anyone has heard of a who's who listing of IT
Professionals?

The reason for this question is this;  A couple of weeks ago, I got a
letter asking for some information
about myself for possible including me in a Who's Who listing of IT people
(I don't remember the
exact wording).  I filled out the form, and mailed it in.  Then I get a
phone call that someone wants to
setup an appointment for a telephone interview.   Then another phone call
last night confirming the
time (7/7 at 7:30 am).  Everything seems ok so far.  So this morning, I get
this telephone interview.
They ask me some questions about my company (PC Enterprises Inc) and I
didn't feel I had any
really great answers - what can I say about a company that consists of
myself and one other
employee ; total of 3 contracts?  Also when asked about what I thought was
my greatest accomplishment
was, I didn't have anything come to mind.  But anyway, I qualified to be in
this book.  Going to get
a book and a quarterly newsletter.

But now we get down to the brass tacks.  Next was the pitch, did I want the
regular book or the leather
bound edition?  One was $329, the other 429 or something like that.  And
they wanted a credit card
number to purchase this.  Well I don't carry a credit card with me at work,
actually my billfold was out
in my car.  So, I said I couldn't at this time, could they send me a bill.
Nope, had to be today, had to be
right now, and why wouldn't a computer professional carry a credit card?
And why couldn't an IT
professional make a decision right now.  She said she could hold, while I
went and got my credit card
which I declined to do.

Well all this to me sounds like a scam.  Why would a reputable firm need
immediate payment?
I didnt' ask if they were located in SE PA, but what's the deal here?
Anybody else ever heard of this thing?

Paul D. Christensen
PC Enterprises Inc
Osakis MN
located in beautiful  West Central Minnesota!!!!