Everybody's Favorite Internet Scam is back!

From : poetry.com <SMichaels@poetry.com>
Subject : Your Outstanding Achievement in Poetry Award


Dear James,

Because you requested that we notify you of important poetic events, I am delighted to inform you that in just a few weeks, we will be honoring your poetic accomplishments at poetry.com’s and the International Society of Poets' Summer Convention and Symposium, to be held in America's Birthplace, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from August 13th-15th, 2004.

When you attend the Convention and Symposium, you will present your poetry in front of your fellow poets from around the world (our last convention was celebrated by over 2000 poets from 45 countries worldwide!), and you will be presented with your Outstanding Achievement in Poetry Silver Award Bowl.

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DON'T BE LEFT OUT

Don't miss this opportunity. Space is limited, and our Conventions routinely sell out. Plan to join your fellow poets in America's Birthplace, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, August 13th-15th, 2004, for the poetic event of the year! I am also looking forward to meeting you and celebrating the power and beauty of poets and poetry!

Sincerely,
Steve Michaels
International Society of Poets
Convention Chairperson

That last line was the only indication that they may be selling something.. that something is tickets to the convention in which they are supposedly honoring me.. Price? $595.. only $575 with a $60 Distinguished Membership.

*sigh*
These guys take intarweb scammary to an Art Form.