Friday, February 3, 2006

Open Letter to Biltmore's Who's Who People

Dear sadly misinformed people at Biltmore's Who's Who,

Yesterday I received a very curious envelope from you.

You informed me you were considering including me in your 2006/2007 Who's Who of Executives and Professionals.

Excuse me as I pick myself off the floor. My sides are hurting from the laughter.

Can we say scam? Or are you trying to taunt me? Are you just mean? Trying to shove in my face that I do not even fall into one of the mentioned categories? The only thing I'm an executive of is this house. Maybe that's what it is. Executives and Professionals of the HOME. Except I don't even excel at that.

Oh, goodness. The tears. The laughter. The exercise my stomach muscles are getting from this letter.

In closing I would ask you to do a bit of RESEARCH before mailing such letters. Unless of course you are just mean. Then by all means continue with your flagrant disregard for actual fact. In the case of you trying to scam me? Again, I mention RESEARCH. It would work much better.

Sincerely in pain from the laughter,
MoMMY

PS - Written on 8/20/2007
Another letter? Are you kidding me? Seriously?

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Heather said...

Don't you just love all the crap mail that you get? The post cards that say you need to call this number right away, we have been trying to reach you, those are the best. Don't they know I have caller ID? If they had been trying to reach me, why doesn't it say I have missed calls??

Ditsy Chick said...

Hey, I didn't get one! I am a professional slacker, I am sure there is a category for that...

That is funny.

wordgirl said...

It's like those jokers who publish the National Library of Poetry...or whatever it's called. Advertised in Parade magazine, a monkey with a pencil and some paper could get something published in it as long as said monkey could also write a check for $50. Some of the worst writing on the planet is in this book and the poor schmucks who pony up the money think they've been singled out for their literary brilliance. It's a scam. Good for you that you saw this for what it was. But that doesn't make you a schmuck...unless you've submitted poetry to that ad in Parade.

DeAnn said...

That's both awesome and sad.

I think those things are just to make money anyway, so they just want you to pay them $50 and be included!

Anonymous said...

There you go bursting my bubble. I finally qualify for something and you spoil it. The only other thing I ever won was an ashtray at the bingo palace and I don't even smoke. I'm now 0 for 2.

FreQue Danzer said...

I also recieved one (don't you feel so special?). Your blog came up during an internet search to find out who was scaming me. I think I'll send it back with my dog's info (His principal service / activity is licking himself & eating out of the catbox, his personal specialty is rolling in smelly stuff & don't bother with a phone # because he never checks the machine in his dog house...)
From one "Interesting biographical subject" to another.
Peace
F.D.

Barb CEOh, oh said...

You guys are hilarious. I asked everyone here in the office if my head looked larger after the long overdue recognition of my abilities. Oh well, my hopes are dashed now and I'll just have to be content with dog kisses (after he's licked his private parts) and my own pats on my back. Thanks for a laugh.

Smilin in Indy said...

Dearest Ladies - Thank you so much for reaffirming my receipt of the Scam-O-Gram from Biltmore Who's Who. The envelope caught my eye because I am a huge fan of the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC. When I win the lottery, I'm buying it and making it my Summer Home! Then I'll be the Somebody they need for their list!!

Anonymous said...

I am always investigating the dealings of my ex and noticed that when he calls the kids the caller id reads, "Biltmore's Who's Who". I came across this site and have to say, as a stay at home mom, I also would be amused. However, it is a scam and I could no longer be with a person who makes his living this way. Karma! That's what I truly believe in, then we'll all be laughing!

dblzap said...

They are trolling for E-Mail addresses to sell to spammers, and to be included you have to pay $85.00

I have reported them to them better business breau

And I sent back their card with the name Last: tstupid
First: Iamno

Title: Fraud Investigator

Whenever you get one of these ALLWAYS send them back blank, it costs them $$ every time you do!

Anonymous said...

I got one yesterday, and while I work outside the home and I'm retired Navy I was flattered but puzzled...you see, I AM FROM BILTMORE VILLAGE NC!!!
I am sure glad I looked this up and read your site. $850.00 my rear!!
Maggie

Anonymous said...

Hi,
Just got one of those letters today. I am a business owner and thought maybe because we registered our coporation that it might be real. Thank GOD for the internet and people like you to warn us saps. I will send it back blank.
Thanks

Anonymous said...

I just received my letter yesterday. This site was the second hit of my internet research on the company. Thanks for the feedback. I was suspicious after reading the repetitive and extremely limited info on the site. Your posts affirm my conviction.

Anonymous said...

I must say that I am a current member of Biltmore Who's Who and I couldnt be happier!!!!. I think it is unwise to spread negativity about something that we know nothing about. I am very satisfied with the service and the contacts that I have made. You get what you put into life and I am reaping wonderful rewards.

MoMMY said...

I find it interesting that the person who commented above is so happy and yet posted their comment anonymously. hmmm... wonder why. Think it may be one of the scammers trying to trick us yet again? Or maybe some poor sap who found this AFTER they sent the money and are trying to feel better?

MoMMY said...

I must add - anonymous, from Miami, FL why did you come here from the same exact search FIVE TIMES within a 9 minute period? Did you think something would change? I'm still the second hit on Google. And my post still says the same thing.

Anonymous said...

I didn't realize that as an undergraduate student with a work history as a bartender constituted as a "success" for the Biltmore Who's Who...When I saw the envelope I was hoping for a free night's stay at the Biltmore Hotel in LA .. oh well...bettr get back to my calculus and cosmopolitans!

Anonymous said...

I just picked the Biltmore Who's Who envelope out of the mail box. I knew it must be a scam. But then...on second thought...I am a graduate student working on my master's thesis. My professor did promiss that we would write an article to be considered for publication. Could this put me on a Who's Who list? ;) I can day dream...can't I?

I too am a stay-at-home mom (and a graduate student) and knew this must be a scam. I was glad to find this message board.

You guys are absolutely hilarious.

joshsmom said...

I just got one of these in the mail today and was suspicious of it. The website says that Barack Obama was a recent news profile--thus trying to connect him with this. I just graduated from Grad School and was really excited to see this in my mailbox, but now it seems that excitment was misplaced. How disappointing.

joshsmom said...

I received on of these in the mail today and was VERY excited. I recently received my Master's Degree and thought it was a good thing. I'm glad I checked first--now I'm just disappointed. I was suspicious, but wanted it to be a good thing. Sad, very sad.

Anonymous said...

I did send in the card thinking they would just add my name. I recieved a phone call from someone who gave me a 10 minute interview. At the end she told me all the things I would recieve as a member and that it would cost me $689 for a platinum membership and I would have to pay $189 for the book (Shipping not included.) When I said I wanted to think about it she said she would just make it a gold membership for $489 with the $189 for the book. I repeated I wanted to think about it and she said that she would have to check to see if the membership can be held for another week. In response I said it took you 3 months to call why would one week matter. It is a scam!!!!

Orange County SEO Expert said...

Steve from California here. I got one today too. If they knew who you were, why would there be an application insert?

Last year I was one of 5 national recipients of the CCA GREAT Award and received a letter congradulating me for the accomplishment. No application or mailer was included, just a congrads and we'll be sending you all your travel arrangements note.

I got suspicious when I received this Biltmore application and here I am (thanks for creating this thread all). Bummer, I was really stoked when I got this teaser too; now I'm miffed. Cheers all.

Anonymous said...

Great website. I had to do a search to prove to my wife this was a scam. One of the oldest scams in the book, appealing to a persons vanity. I was surprised to see the earlier poster and the amount the eventually try to steal from you.

What a bunch of crooks, looking for those who just fell off the turnip truck.

Anonymous said...

I had to post one more item (see 4:00pm post).

The entire website is ridiculous. For the same networking benefits, and to get them for Free, most professionals use LinkedIn.

Figures Biltmore is located out of a Mailbox Etc(now UPS) mail drop. The use of Suite in an address is the tipoff.

This is their refund policy.

Refund Policy
Due to the highly personalized nature of the membership items and your allocation of space in the registry, all membership sales are final and no refunds will be issued for our service and all accompanying personalized products.

Anonymous said...

Wow! What a great idea! I should invest a little money. Send out say 10,000 letters inviting people to join my who's who. I just may get 1,000 to 2,000 acceptences. Let's see..............I can charge $200 for a "Gold Membership"
2,000 x $200 = $400,000 ...Nice little profit!!! Maybe thats why I recieved my invitation today? Beacuse I can add!!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

From Gringo Landscaper - 2 Feb 07

Thanks for the heads up. Saved me a lot of time and effort.

Anonymous said...

I just received a leter from them titled to my company. Thought it might be a scam so I am glad I found this blog. And I thought my 1 person shop was making a name for itself. Oh well.

Daddy John said...

Thank you, my time is limited as I spend many hours of my day doing paperwork and inspections, and I thought my work as a contractor was being recognized for all the Public Assistance work (for an agency that I can't name, isn't the federal one) since Huricane Katrina, not that any recognition is necsesary but it would've been nice.

kristi said...

Well, I am so thankful for finding this information...I was a pretty sure that this was some sort of scam - so I did research...Now, if it had been "Biltmore Who's Who among stay at home mom's of many kids - I might have fallen for it. But, since it was "Executive and Professional Women", that got a laugh considering I have not worked outside of the home in over 3 years and when I did I was a teacher. I truly am glad that I found this web page and that I was not the only one targeted - or the only one laughing.

Tony said...

I'm a part time stay at home dad. I got one of these too. I sent it in only with the information they already had. For the website blank, I entered: www.heidimdavis.com/2006/02/open-letter-to-biltmores-whos-who.html
I hope that is okay with you. I wanted to make sure that they got your letter;)If there is a need for any group of people to network, it is we stay-at-homes who put family before finance. Let's get together and fire up a multi-million dollar robin hood scheme! I'm in.

Anonymous said...

I was just getting dressed for an interview with this company for a job when I decided to check them out. I need a job, but not as a scammer......I'll keep looking, thanks guys !

Anonymous said...

Just shows you how powerful the internet is :) Something like this could have gotten many of us had we not decided to google it first. Thanks a bunch for the blog!!

Female Firefighter said...

I am a Female Volunteer Firefighter in PA and I have been at home due to an injury that happened to me two years ago at work. Right now I am in school to get a different career. How am I a candidate for this? Please some one pick-me up off the floor I have fallen from laughter. I don’t think they recognize the face value of the letters they send out. I got mine today and looked them up… I even called the number to see what they had to say. I dialed the extension they told me and all I got was a click. I should send this form back with false information on it and get their hopes up…That should tell them where they can stick their form and the willingness to take money from hard workers, huh?????

Anonymous said...

Wow - Thank you GOOGLE and MOM OF MANY MALE YOUNGSTERS for confirming what I suspected. I doubt that I would have sent ANY money in as they progressed to the call back phase....but just giving them my personal info and e-mail surely could have lead to no good. As a retired (5 Years)teacher/counselor whose main occupations these days are gardening, volunteer work, and enjoying days with grandchildren, I did see red flags, as these endeavors are certainly noteworthy (especially the grandchildren parts) but come on - Who's Who? - Who's kidding Who?. ...Will definitely send back a blank or "inventive" survey!
"Retired Grandma"

Anonymous said...

Nice....thanks for confirming what I already guessed. If you want to get them, just lick the envelop closed (don't insert anything) and send it back. They'll have to pay the postage. Smiles :-)

Anonymous said...

I just received an invitation to join the Biltmore registry. Funny thing, how come they did not know my title and company name if i'm so famous. I am an executive with a one man company. These guys should be arrested.

Anonymous said...

I too recieved one of these letters and i was thinking in the back of my head...okay..why would they send this to me?? I'm just a piddly litte assistant manager of a clothing store??? I also did all the research on yahoo and couldn't find much other than their website, and then driving home from work i decided to try googling...and i'm so glad i came across your open letter...Thanks so much for warning us...

Anonymous said...

Ironically, my fiancee and I were just discussing putting a Biltore Hotel pair of sugar tongs on ebey (i said no, he wants to sell them). Much to my surprise, the Biltore Who's Who letter arrives today..coincedence? The tongs are going on the selling block!! Thanks for this helpful thread!! I knew it was too good to be true!!

pengie said...

I got one of those letters this week too. I sent the card back in, knowing I am in for a flurry of junk mail in my box. Here's what's funny about mine: I work in a second hand book store--we have a total of five people working here including the owner. I work 12-16 hours per week. My particular job in this small town book store is to list books of value online and ship them out when they sell. I have my own business cards and my boss told me to put a "high sounding title" on them. So I am the Director of Online Sales and Shipping. That there are no employees under me is beside the point. I told my boss that if I weren't so camera shy, I'd consider calling the local rag to tell them about my new honors and get some free advertising for the store.

Adam said...

I could not disagree with you more.
I am a real senoir executive with major responsabilities and have over 30 people under me. I received a post card tellimg me that I was being considered for membership in Bilmore's Who's Who as well. At first I though the same thing that most of you negative posters thought but decided to join anyway. Maybe I needed an ego boost but what differance does it make. Since joinning I have made good contacts in my industry and the certificate looks great in my office. You get out of life what you make out of life. You can choose to feel scammed and feel sorry for yourself or take a positive approach to life. Why not join organizations and clubs that can give you recognition and credentials. It certainly can't hurt your carear in any way. Stop sulcking!

Anonymous said...

I got this card in the mail, too. I sent it back a few weeks ago and got a call recently from them. They sounded somewhat legit, asking about my professional affiliations, etc. When they 'congratulated' me on my acceptance, the pitch began about how much my membership was going to cost. I listened politely to the whole pitch, even asking questions. When I told them that I wasn't sure about the cost, they became aggressive with the pitch (even promising me 2 airline tickets?! WTF?). I was certain I was annoying the salesperson. I ended up hanging up on the salesperson because she wouldn't take no for an answer. Unless you feel like spending almost $1,000 for a lifetime membership into this 'exclusive' club (so your business can be put on their website and your name placed into a printed directory), don't waste your time!

Anonymous said...

Well, I too am disappointed that it's a scam... but, I'm very grateful that I found your blog and all of the responses. It's May 9, 2007 and I received my nomination in today's mail. I smelled a rat. Thank God for common sense and the internet!

grammy said...

I have spent wayyy too much time at the Biltmore, and recognized the who's who's trying to make the same B. We got the letter here..to our son...to represent our community...he is 40 and has never lived in this area before. For some reason people even think he owns our house..NOT.
Think I may turn it over to the FL AG..since it appears to be a scam.

T said...

Okay, why are people like this allowed to get people all excited and then finally make them feel like they really are loosers because they fell for this "anything to get money" type of stuff. I think I better list my self as NOthing, NOthing
Phone number--IM-NOTHING
Address: 0000 NOthing street
City: NOthing, State:NO
I bet they'd still find a way to send me this crap--
The poor people of International Society of Poets who actually put their all into the work they send them
The poor people of Biltmore Who's Who
The poor people who respond to the "I'll Pray for you" letters who send tones of donations to a church and pastor that doesn't exist
The poor people who buy the boot-leg gadgets off T.V with the 30 day money back guarantee--(But they don't mention how long it will take them to send the money back)

The poor people who subscribe to Publisher's Clearing HOuse--after being motivated by the commercials on T.V with the winners of millions from--Somewhere,BS

This is all funny, yet deeply sad

erin said...

Gee, I qualified and I am a 38year old mother of three with a malignant brain tumor on disability...if I can make it...anyone can!!! Dear Biltmore...You should pay me for joining your Who's Who! I am so smart for staying alive this long...and smart enough not to belive your crap...Love, Tumor Girl

Anonymous said...

Thank you for this blog! I got "the call" yesterday and after the 14-minute conversation, the sales pitch came hard and strong. I smelled "scam" right away and even though I tried to politely deline the offer, after repeated "offers of lesser amounts", I ended up having to hang up on the lady! She really didn't want to understand any part of "NO". I thought this was simply a matter of getting my name in a pubished register "for free" like LinkedIN. And quite frankly, I'm fine with getting recognition from people who actually "know" me!

Anonymous said...

Add Me to that List. Good thing I was smart enough to RESEARCH it first. sADLY THERE PEOPLE OUT THERE THAT DON'T

Anonymous said...

I, also, received a letter today from Biltmore. I am a small business owner, and thought--huumm? But now my son and friend will fill out the card with little boy humor and the Bilt's can pay for it. Now, to find an interesting phone number for them to call.

jake said...

Thank God, for Google! I just got this charming little stinker in the mail today. At first, like a lot of folks, I thought maybe my hardwork in business had paid off. Not in the least. The website was utterly vauge and just screamed "scam" all over it.

Thanks so much, to you fine folks. I'm still going to fill out the form with various vile potty humor. Maybe fill a big box with trash and bricks and tape the form to the top. They did promise to pay the postage.

Anonymous said...

only anonymous, due to not wanting to sign up as blogger...I also received a call and the pitch, yesterday! I admit, I felt honored when they said someone nominated me, but could not tell me who. However when the membership fee was announced I then figured it was a scam! I am an insurance agent and specifically stated that due to my profession, I would like to do some research first before making such a quick decision (she offered me 2 plane tickets, also!) She said I had till 2pm (less than 24 hours to call back, or they would issue it as a rejection!) Thanks for informing me! Identity theft, is bad enough- but to be scammed with your own money that is stupidity on my part, genius on theirs! :) Kudos to this website!- Wendy

Anonymous said...

What the heck? You mean a 30 year old widowed Mommy of 2 isn't really a who's who? I thought for sure my stories had made it all the way to Florida, and now they can be read all over the world!

Can I borrow $300,000 to send back in with my survey? I think I might get a free book! ;)

That person that sent theirs in is a schlep. There is no gain in this stuff. They probably also won $1 mill in a UK lottery, of which they had deposited, then sent back $500,000 of it- you know that scam, too, yes? ;)

This is a comical blog, thanks for the smiles!

Anonymous said...

Sorry for the anon post but I wanted to take a minute to thank you. Last week I recieved a Federal commission and when this scam letter arrived I assumed they were connected.
Thank you for reeling in my ego and setting me straight!
Good luck and God bless.

Anonymous said...

I wish I'd have seen this site before I got duped into this mess. Those people are ruthless. I rec'd a call at 4:45 and was signed up by 5pm. I tried to call back immediately and cancel but their offices were closed. I called immediately the next morning and they wouldn't cancel. I stopped the payment at the bank and everything. After 2 months they raped my checking account again claiming I can't cancel. I'm a single mom trying to make ends meet. I wish there was some way to take out an ad to really warn people about this. I'm trying to start a business and initially thought it would be a good idea. After I hung up I thought, what am I doing. I have a mortgage to pay. Well, evidently these people don't give a d---. I'm seeking legal action. Wow, I feel so special thanks to Biltmore.

Anonymous said...

July 3, 2007
I work for a hospital and the physian I work for received the letter. A male called on yesterday and wanted to interview Dr. So-and-so. I told him any questions he had I could probably respond. He said, NO, I need to speak with Dr. So-and-so. I said, "I'm his assistant and I can probably tell you everything you want to know about Dr. So-an-So" Well he didn't want to here from me. He called the doctor on today on his cellular telephone. Doctor So-and-so discovered as many have - it was a scam. Dr. So-and-so told me to never take or make any calls to this BILTMORE Who's Who again.

Now that my day is almost done, I found the letter and did a Google and came up with this.

Thank God for the internet!

I'll let Dr. So-an-so know.

cathna7 said...

Hey, so glad to see all the other comments. I just got the scam from from Biltmore, and immediately wondered who thought I was so special, since I'm also an unemployed ex-teacher. After reading what several of you plan to do, I filled out my card as "George Bush", and filled in all the rest as mailing info to the White House, except for the "Business phone", which I filled in with the phone number to the IRS number for delinquent tax-payers (which I am, which is another tip-off that no one would think I'm "special", except of course, the IRS). I hope, if they decide to call that number, that it will sic the IRS on those guys. for anyone else who wants to include it in a return card, the IRS number is (800) 829-8374. Good luck to all you anti-scammers and regular folk out there!

Anonymous said...

Up until 4-years ago or so, I lived in south Florida for 15 years. This Biltmore fancy facade name you might think would come from Los Angeles, New York, Chicago? Nope - guess again. The letter reads Sheridan Street Hollwood, FL. This street is largly made up of first time busineses, start-ups, 3-party groups etc. It is NOT a glamerous location as their name may imply.

It's already been filed under my coffee grounds a dirty diaper and the newspaper!

Suzanne Steele Aptos CA said...

I, too, received a card and sent it back. Today I received a call, with a 6 minute Interview, afterwards he congratulated me on being eligible with all my credentials. Then he launched into his close...would you like the platinum for $869 or the standard for $550? I said, hold it...I received a card in the mail, then an annoyomous call from you with NO caller return ID. I said I am not prepared to give you my credit card number since I have no idea what Biltmore offers nor what kind of return on my advertising investment I could possibly see. I asked him to provide some further information, so I could research the service. He said they cannot hold my reservation. I said then I cannot move forward, "thank you for your interest".
I think the annoynomous blogger was definitely from Biltmore. Just like a book review on Amazon is very often written by the author.
People be forewarned I smell a dirty RAT!
Thank you very much for confirming my suspicions about these internet crooks.

Dave said...

Funny that the only two positive comments I read were "Anonymous," and "Adam" the bad speller!

Hmmm.....

At least the guy who called me was polite and not too pushy, but he did run down the list of offers, including the free airline tickets (we sucessful executives travel so much, you know ;-) ).

dave said...

...at least I didn't buy anything!

Anonymous said...

Thank you very much for posting this.
I got one of those letters and laughed to. I'm a musician and not either of the things they described in my letter. Executive. That's hillarious. I got on line to figure it out and found your blog.
thank you for busting it for me. Hey maybe you're an exec' in charge of busting cheeze scams. Well done.
Moms are the best.
JohnZ

Anonymous said...

WHAT A BUNCH OF B..S..!!!!!
I Just received this Biltmore letter yesterday and was suspicious, glad I decided to look on the website before filling out the registry, I figured it was a scam!! Somebody has way to much time on their hands, to bad the rest of us didnt. Lots of rain on my famous parade but more bucks left in my wallet, Ill be sure to send it back with bogus info, less cash in there pockets is well deserved.

Krys said...

WOW! Thanks for this thread!

I too had received the "letter". I just got off the phone with their rep. They sure do make it sound WONDERFUL. Fortunately, I was busy and not in a position to put up money so I asked if I could call back in a bit. The woman even made an "appointment" to call me back! I know that is one phone call I won't answer after reading this BLOG.

THanks!

Sarah said...

THANK GOODNESS... I did a quick online search.

Like just about everyone (it sounds!) I got the letter in the mail 3 mos ago. Being a self employed graphic designer, I thought it couldn't hurt to list in the book... as long as I didn't have to pay anything.

I forgot all about the Biltmore Who's Who till today when they called me for an "interview." Everything seemed quite legit... they were compiling information for a biography. I was feeling pretty good about myself and even better when I was offered a congratulations for making the membership list. Then came the pitch. Almost $900 for a lifetime membership!! Sensing my hesitation, she offered me a smaller membership, and then a smaller membership yet for only $189. Oh, and they were going to throw in 2 airline vouchers with no experation. I have to say, I was tempted. VERY tempted. Like many others on this blog, my ego was getting stroked and I loved it. But something didn't feel right. Like, why did I have to decide RIGHT NOW if I wanted to become a member? It didn't make sense. Any legit business would not expect you to make any decisions like that at a drop of a hat! Because of the print deadline, I had to accept the offer within a half hour. Luckily, I did a quick Google Search and found this blog. Not only did I save some cash, but I found out about another free networking directory...

Thank you!!

Anonymous said...

thanks for the info. I was as confused as everyone else. I didn't see a check, so it didn't excite me too much.

Anonymous said...

I am an accomplished single mother of four in a small rural community. I received my letter today in the mail, and to be honest with you, had never heard of it before. If something is not pertaining to me "here and now", I usually don't pay much attention to it. Anyway, I did not get an "application", or anything, no phone number to call. Nice letter head, said that someone in my community nominated me...and Congratulations. Not sure, but after reading all of this, must be a scam...even though there was no return envelope or anything to fill out. Will sit on it for a while and see if anything else happens...hhhmmm

Anonymous said...

what, It sent chills upmy spine.
Lost my business of 10 years to a thief, went thru katrina, got sued, booked with harrassing phone call, accused of setting fire to a house. of course, it was the x, now I am considered a candidate.
PLEAAAAAAAAASEEEE
Just now devising ways to get back on my feet with no help.

come on lord

Anonymous said...

Well, it's all the way to August 21, 2007 and the letters keep arriving! I just got mine today and wondered what kind of exec they thought I might be. Definitely a great idea to send it back blank or with junk info! Let them pay for postage and processing!

jm in OH

Anonymous said...

I am not an exec either, but I may give my self a sudden promotion. Maybe I will be a mob exec, or maybe none of us caught on that I am president of Harvard or UCLA, maybe I am president of the Biltmore Whos Who committee. Ahh the posibilities, where fantasy meets a bad mailing list.
How about if we start a support group for those who feel mocked by powerful persons who can't get their mailing lists sorted out. I could start out the meetings with: Hi, my name is Small Squishy Mouse, and I am so mad at being mistaken for an executive that I peed on my mail, but not the coopons. ...

Anonymous said...

I too was almost ready to give my credit card to Biltmore and found this blog while on the phone. The 2 RT airline tickets were tempting. I've accomplished alot and deserve to be listed.

I don't like being forced to make decisions on the spot that can't be reversed. In the end I opted for the basic listing .... The internet is great and probably a better place to network than Biltmore Who's Who which is only available to other "Chosen" people.

Anonymous said...

In general these are a scam. For more information see

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Who's_Who_scam

Guy from Texas said...

Aug. 24, 2007: I JUST got off with the phone with Biltmore. I did not come to this site when I first got the card in the mail; but when the guy was conducting the "interview", I fortunately did a Google search. I am SO glad that I did. I had no idea until the near-$900 cost came into the conversation. Then, he said there was going to be AIRLINE tickets included! HA! What kind of [legitimate] deal is that? If I want tickets, I will go get them myself! He would not let me stew on it for a few days, and he was getting rougher & rougher, so I finally hung up. Man, what a sorry way to try and make a living (the salesman for Biltmore).
There are a lot of bad things 'floating' around on the internet, but thank goodness for THIS site!

Anonymous said...

Aug 25th-My wife brought this letter to me (she was excited about it) but I thought it was weird so I looked it up and found this site.

Thanks for sharing.

It makes me feel good to know that my wife thinks I deserve to be recognized.

God Bless,
Carl

Anonymous said...

I sent the card in full of humorous details... Name: Richard Hard, Company: Scambusters, Email address: idiot@blowme.com, etc.
Thanks for the fun!

Anonymous said...

It's Sept 4, and I received mine today. Nice to find this site to confim my gut feeling and as a bonus I git some great laughs!

Pincher, PA said...

BuiltMore Suckers every day ... after a 15min ego stroking call then comes the pitch - who cares whether it's $800 or $0.80 whose going to fall for this money making deal for them not YOU!! Oh and if you even ask for just one member's contact details to get a positive testimonial FORGET IT! ... you have to PAY first to play in their $199.00 leather bound directory .... Hold on to your wallet and hang up .... very few of us will ever make a fortune from our name on a list alone unless yours is Gates, Forbes or Clinton ...

Anonymous said...

It's September 15th, got mine today roflol. Google I love you. 2 scams in one day foiled. Disgusting all these lists. I dread the phone and mail these days and have a trash email account for this garbage. Thanks for the laughs ladies.

Anut E

Anonymous said...

Such a shame! As one of the few gainfully employed females in the town that I live in, I guess I could have been at the top of the list for the area...I think that maybe I should give the card to one of my welfare neighbors to fill out. Afterall, they have a much higher grocery budget than I do, live in government paid for housing that my tax money pays for, gets tax-free money for making more and more babies and gets huge tax refunds for never doing a bit of work outside the bedroom! Those are the real entreprenuers that should be listed with Biltmore!!!

Anonymous said...

This is a huge scam...I am a sales manager (not a huge executive by any means) and I too got the ost card and filled it out just out of curiosity. I then got a call from some guy named Sandy saying they needed to conduct an interview to make sure I qualify for the publication. After the 20 min interview he then goes on to talk about the memberships in this group starting at $700+ and down to $300 for the cheapest...I said forget it! He said you will still have your name in the basic listing..woo hoo...who cares!

Anonymous said...

I left my job 6 months ago to remodel the kitchen and spend more time with my kids. Perhaps I am being rewarded for this? I especially like the suggestion of sending the blank form back to them. I'll do one better and write "scam" across the front. Thanks all for a healthy dose of reality! Excuse me, but I need to get back to the tv and flip through the channels.

Anonymous said...

Thank you all so much for the laughs. I too received a letter in the mail from Biltmore and was considering filling out the form and returning it. It seemed a little off though so I googled the name and found this blog. I an extremely grateful that I did. My husband is on disability and I am the main source of support for two children in college with few funds to spare. I like the idea of sending the card back with some creative responses.

Mom in Florida

timky said...

I can't thank any of you enough for helping me decide not to fall for this. I have logged a message with the BBB about the scam and would encourage anyone who has problems to do so as well. Currently, Biltmore is listed as a member in good standing.

Anonymous said...

I too received a who's who letter from Biltmore. I knew this letter was a scam when I noticed the address was somewhere in Hollywood Florida, the capital city where all scams come from.By the way, The Biltmore House is in Asheville N.C. If you receive the who's who letter please shread or burn it approppriately with all the other piece of crap junk mail you recieve.

km Ohio said...

I am a Who's who! I made the Biltmore Scam! We are a select group of people. Can we put on our resumes that we were nominated for the Biltmore who's who? To the supporter of the scam - if you want us to believe your a "professional" you need to spell correctly.

Anonymous said...

I am laughing my a-- off!!! I just got one of these today and knew it had to be a scam. I was fairly "well known" in my field at one time but got a terrible disease and have been on disability for the past 10 years!!!!! When it said - "no charge" my instant reaction was - yeah sure, but then they will be sending something for you to buy the book with your name in it - couldn't believe how much MORE they are trying to suck out of people. Just out of curiosity, I had to check what the web blogs were saying. What is really sad, is I do have a friend, that if she gets one will do it - and there are too many people out there that are insecure enough that they fall for stuff like this.

Anonymous said...

Like everyone else, I had the suspicious eye of this letter I received and did my Google search.

The other interesting thing about the letter is that there are no specifics. It's a form letter with nothing more. Even the signature from a Mandy Lowe is in print. If I am so important, wouldn't they at least indicate something about my credentials...other than my greatness? He,he.

Al from Wisconsin

Thanks for the Blog!

Anonymous said...

I also received a card today, and while I am a business professional, I found it odd that the card asked for so much personal contact information but then stated "not for publication". If they are not publicizing it, then why do you need by business phone, home phone, cell phone etc. Not that anyone would want those publicized anyway.. which brings us full circle I guess. Great job on this everyone, I am glad I found confirmation of my suspicions

Jen-- Hipper/Editor said...

My tip off was they used my married name, not my professional name. As they listed that I was just so great, I kept thinking, how? I haven't done one thing with that last name except file taxes.
I feel badly that some people feel that this is the only way they can feel like they've 'made it.'
Jennifer Leigh
Utah

Anonymous said...

Comments from Ben who just saved a bunch of money......

AT 2:35 PM on Nov. 25th, 2007 I received my invitation and assumed that it was some kind of membership scheme. After reading the blogs on this page, it seems I was right. Thanks to everyone that took the time to leave their message.

I am a leader in business and have 30 people under my supervision but if I am the Biltmore's pick to honor, why don't they pay for my award. Why do I have to pay close to $1000 when they picked me? Sounds like the old money scam to me. Before giving them their exorbitant fee, I'd take their letter down to the plaque shop and have it placed on the best plaque they have and tell everyone I was nominated to be in the Biltmore Who's Who of Business Professionals. That would at least save $700-$800 of your hard earned money. Sounds like a cost saving plan to me. Of course, I am not going to waste my time doing either but it is an idea.

GymMom68 said...

I, with all of you, received my offer to be in cluded in not only the "Who's Who Among Executives and Professional Women" - but I ranked into the "2007 HONORS EDITION" !!!!!!!! WOOHOO!! NO CHARGE - I have to say, they got my name right, But I know they ran my address through a postal service address correction - because it's not the way I list it! :) You see, I am Direct Marketing Executive and my job is lead generation and prospecting for my organization - this includes Direct Mail campaigns to our prospective customers - not to everyone in the world! :o) So I am somebody - I also coach gymnastics and Martial Arts, Design Websites, have my own supplemental business (Herbalife if anyone cares to know - it's a great business!) and am successfully (so far) raising two great young women. So Wow, ladies - we are the best and I think we should publish our OWN Who's Who - the best of the Best Scam Defeaters!

I will be sending my card back - BLANK.

Thanks to all who have kept this blog at the top of the search results!

Jen-- Hipper/Editor said...

I like that idea-- Champion scam spotters. Champion Non-Duped-ers. We definitely need a name.
Jen

Anonymous said...

Have y'all been to their website?
It's a total hoot.
Ummm-I think if they really were so concerned about presenting a professional image, they wouldn't have selected a talking image model wearing a flouncy skirt, booby sweater, and nude hose with strappy heels.
Snort!

Jonathin said...

Time is becoming a factor for me meaning I was unable to read all replies. For those who took the time to respond I want to sincerely thank. Today my wife received an invitation to join. Using the MSN Live Search proved an exercise of futility. Nothing showing prices could be discovered. Based on that search engine Biltmore Who's Who appears legitimate. However my instincts would not allow the matter to rest, and I thiak heavens for Google!
Though this may have already been covered, I did not notice in any of the replies an exact copy of what we received. Biltmore wants my wife to send her personal information on the back of a post card. My guesses are two things have happened at Biltmore. One is they're running out of gullible people who have more money than common sense and are forced to cut return postage costs, and Biltmore is paving the way for the release of all personal info to various buyes. Think about it; all they'd have to say is someone on the postal service saw it and sold it, making it impossible to prove who did it without a court order to search their books. Of course with a company like this chances are they have several accounting books! Hmmm, maybe we should start our own book and name it "Scammers Who's Who!

Beaner at the Beach said...

Just received my letter Dec. 3, 2007
Job Title- Domestic Goddess
Company name-Our Home, Inc.
Address- you already have it
Business phone- same as home
Home phone- same as work
cell phone- yes, I do have one
email address- have one of those too.
Website- I'm a cyber virgin
Signature-I'll send you an autograph head shot when I'm more famous for being in this directory.
Industry- Human Resources
Pricipal Activity- military spouse duties, Scout mom, short order cook, home office manager, taxi service, bedroom queen, and Mom to 3 boys
Personal Specialty- loving my life, actually
Type of Business- Non-Profit

just me said...

Hi All,
I Just got off the phone with the REAL Biltmore offices. Since I live close to the Biltmore and enjoy the Inn when time and buget allow, I just knew something was off when I looked closer at the return address. While they do have a property in Florida, it's not in Hollywood LOL.

I don't have anything against the posters who decided to join, whatever blows their skirts up, who needs to worry about silly litle things like trademark and copyright laws?

I thought I would die laughing when the gentleman told me a portion of the property staff were being "selected". They were understandably a bit confused since they had heard nothing about it at work ROTFLMAO

Keep up the great work and posts. I am now almost regretting sending my invite to the real Biltmore Offices, the poster mentioning using the dog is simply brilliant! If I only had the funds I would make sure all my pets (living and dead) got the proper salute for their accomplishments!

Who's who - me thats who said...

My wife said congratulations and handed me the letter. I immediately knew it was a scam. Not only are these people SOB's they think the American public is stupid. Give me a break. Everybody should return it with a fake name and phone number. Heck, put someone down that deserves a payback... life is not fun without a payback or two! Heck get the old lady whose dog craps in your yard...her number is in the phone book...

Anonymous said...

That was worth a laugh indeed. A Janet Firari called wanting several hundred dollars over the phone for a directory and a free vacation including airfare. I told her to mail me something in print, but she refused. I told her I'd call her back and she was kind enough to give me the number 954-668-2806..... any takers?

Jen-- Hipper/Editor said...

Wish I knew how to give her # to other spammer/telemarketers. Grrrr.
Jen

shelley1747 said...

I just spoke to Bill from biltmore who's who. For a small fee of $789.00 I can be a lifetime member. I went through the interview and I passed and I still did not want to pay so he reduced it to 3 years for $349.00 with 2 free plane tickets that go to 35 destinations, from where I wonder

Carla in NJ said...

My dear husband was so proud to see the Biltmore Who's Who addressed to me in the mail. He was certain that my new job (museum
educator) was the reason I was being 'honored'. Well, my Mom was a newspaper reporter and editor who taught her kids to question
EVERYTHING! After I Googled the BWW and checked out their site, I returned to the Google page and clicked on this site. Thank heavens for MOMMY! You confirmed what I suspected from the start; SCAMALAMADINGDONG !!! Love reading the entries from so many other 'honored' folks. I am sending my card in with info on the pair of pidgeons that visit my garden every morning.Thanks for the heads up on the cost to sender if business reply is returned. I didn't know that till now. Can't wait to attack that pile of junk mail that grew over the holidays !!
Happy New Year, make it a SCAM-FREE
one!

Anonymous said...

I too got the letter, went through the "interview", was congratulated and then go the sales pitch. I figured it was a scam, but what the heck - for $189 for a 2 year "executive" membership, I could use the airline tickets to fly my son to the Naval Academy next year, right? Nope. Only AFTER they get your card do they tell you about the restrictions on the airline tickets - 3 night minimum stay, 10 night maximum, subject to blackout, required stay in their selected hotel at published rates (who pays published rates anymore?), and a "deferred payment" of $199. When I told them to cancel, I got the strict no-refund policy line and they charged my credit card anyway. Even then, they never did tell me about the additional "shipping and handling charge" of $29.95 that they added without disclosing.

This all consistutes the crime of fraud. Call the Florida Attorney General office. As of this date, there are over 30 complaints filed, and if there are enough, they will launch a criminal investigation.

Anonymous said...

Wow! Do I wish I had googled and found this forum BEFORE I wasted my time replying to the ever-so-flattering invitation and the telephone interview that initially seemed so professional. The high-pressure sales pitch complete with "publication deadline" pressure to join today quickly got my attention though and brought me to my senses. What a shame there are such scammers preying on our vulnerabilities. Thanks to all who wrote though cuz as least I've managed to get several laughs today from reading your hilarious comments. Thanks too for 'anonymous' telling about the 'free' airline tickets because even after realizing Biltmore was a complete scam I was still sorely tempted to get the two-year trial membership for $189 just to get my free airline tickets. Glad I didn't. By the way, at least Biltmore showed on my caller ID (954-893-0114) and the slick interviewer who called me gave his name as Doug Markowitz (spelling?) and his return number as 954-668-2832 when he left a message for me. I didn't return the calls at home and work but he called me back anyway. LOL. I'm passing along that valuable information just in case anybody wants to give him a call and sign up for the extraordinary privilege of being listed in Biltmore Who's Who registry. It's FREE of course. Except for that $789 platinum program membership with the $199 deferred price for the leather-bound book and interactive CD rom!

bigboyntucson said...

I receieved this, and right away knew it was some b.s. but looked at it anyway. I used it as a dustpan in my kitchen....lol. This is the beauty of the internet where you can do research on topics via bloggers and other information gathering!

Kalona said...

I just received my "invitation" today, 1-26-08. Spotted a scam right away but decided to do a web search "just in case" (hey...everyone likes to feel special). I think I'll go show my husband so he can have a good chuckle...yes, he'll laugh before I get around to telling him it's a scam.
;)

Anonymous said...

OUCH, they got me. Yep I spent the $800.00 for the life-time membership. Now they came back asking for more money...$400.00 for the VIP package. When I declined the offer and told the salesman that it was obvious that he was in it for the money. He proceeded to tell me that this was a prestigious offer and I was selected by the VIP committee out of 1000's of candidates.
He also said that it would be embarrassing for him to go back to the committee with my response to decline. What a jerk. They got me the first time but never again!

infinitesage said...

George Harrington
I'm Confused.....
I sent my reply card back because it said there was no cost or obligation to be listed.
So I went through the interview and was explained the different membership options.
I must admit,
for a one time charge of $789 I would be published and have access to 1,000s of other accomplished
professionals through the online registry for the rest of my life, in addition I would revieve 2 roundtrip airline tickets to Paris, sounded like a great value
but I just wasnt going to purchase.
I just didnt feel right about it. So after the call I googled them
and found this blog.
Boy did I feel better when I saw everyone saying it was a scam.
So as I started reading through the posts I realized we all have the same gripe.
We do not want to have to pay a membership fee to get the full benefits of their online registry. Forget the stupid book!
The networking is done
through their online registry.
I am really confused now because I am not sure if its a scam.
What concerns me is that not ONE person on this blog has said anything about the freelisting that your entitled to as
as a selected individual.
When you opt not to take a membership you are given the url for your basic listing which allows you to load your basic info to the online registry as well as that basic info being published
in the book. That is free. There is no cost to be listed. So i will be honest and say I did take full
advantage of what they originally promised me, which was a free listing. Utterly confused now.
After writing this post I can`t help but think they really may not be a scam. Maybe i'm nuts heeeeelp me understand.

Anonymous said...

They just called me here at my office - it was amazing that the price kept going down eventually we got to a 2 yr upgradeble membership and the 2 airline tickets for $189. I finally just said not at this time because of the high pressure sales guy telling me it had to be right now or forget it. When I found this, I was happy to know I made the right decision. I asked if they sold email addresses and of course was told no.

Anonymous said...

Just got this in the mail and figured it was some sort of scam. Thanks for the affirmation!

I will be sending it back blank.

Anonymous said...

I went through the same process as everyone else. During the phone interview I asked what the criteria was for being selected as a member. The woman I spoke with (sounded like a man with the name of Laura) could not answer the question. How could a legitimate organization NOT know what the selection criteria is???

Anonymous said...

I received my letter on 2-19-2008. This blog confirms that it is a dirtbag organization. I'm sending back my card with their info on it.

Anonymous said...

I received my letter today, 2/28/08. Thank goodness I googled these scammers before vanity got the worst of me! Thank you MoMMY for the original post. Two years later, and these bozos are still scamming people.

Anonymous said...

Got this silly letter today. Figured I'd search it before doing anything else and found this blog. Glad I did, and thank you all for sharing your experiences! One poster said he didn't see how it was a scam since he got his promised free listing. The scam is "bait and switch" since they employ high pressure sales tactics to sell you more and more and more... The website didn't inspire confidence either where one paragraph listed their name as "Biltmore Who?s Who" (note the ?s instead of 's)

Anonymous said...

I'm so glad I found this page. I knew this was a scam when I received it in the mail today. How does an unemployed art teacher represent the business community of Cleveland, Ohio?
I will mail the letter back minus my info that was already filled out on the bottom. At least they will have to pay the postage.
Thank you.

Anonymous said...

Well if this doesn't beat-all...last friday I interviewed with Rich at Biltmore Who's Who having been a pro-telemarketer years ago, and finding the pinch of job losses recently due to the real estate dump. I cold-read their script ("pitch"), having good diction and a comanding voice, I was told I'd be perfect for the phones after only 2 1/2 days training. I did my wash today in preparation for training on monday morning, then HARK I found this string of disenheartened folks yelling SCAM, yes it appears so. Thank you all so much for enlightening me as I continue to search for a job on the phone that isn't robbing my fellow Americans!!!

psmothers said...

I received a call from them at school. I teach first grade. I told her I could not talk to her at school with students in the room. Never the less, she called back the next day. I hung up. She called back and I let it go to voice mail. She left a very nasty message that I had been disqualified because of my rudeness on the phone. Like my name in a book is more important than the students in my class!

Me said...

Glad I googled Biltmore Who's Who and found this comment thread -- I knew it had to be a scam! They are still at it, 2 years later.

Anonymous said...

It is March/2008, and I have just rcv'd and open'd one of those Biltmore Who's Who letters for the 2008 Honors Edition.

Are they for real? ! ?

And, the postage-paid return card is requesting that I return my name, address, bus. phone, cell phone, company name, industry, and 'signature'.

All to be returned to a Hollywood, Florida address.

I am walking to my shredder after posting this comment.

Anonymous said...

Thanks for the info! Glad I checked up on them.

Anonymous said...

Does the name "Midwest Publishing" sound familiar? They are a company that calls for various charities - then takes 85% of whatever you send in. This sounds a lot like them. They also don't like to take "NO" for an answer. Give them money for 1 charity, and you get called - by the same company - for every other charity they 'represent'. Asking them to remove your name from the mailing list - they just call for some other charity. It took me 30 minutes of googling to find these guys.

Bond said...

Thanks for bursting my bubble! :( After scratching my way from the bottom for years, I have finally made it to the top and thought "the World has finally noticed". Then I searched the web suspecting a scam. Thanks for the warning! If you want to be recognized- don't go for this scam! Volunteering in your community will have a higher payoff and usually will cost you less than this. Love your post. I will be sending in my card on behalf of my cat. You can contact my cat at lickme@biltmorewhoswho.com

His principal product and service is hairballs, warm but hairy chairs. His specialty is cat porno by arching his tush up when you pet him. He maintains his professional appearance by licking his coat clean anytime he is awake, so I classified my cat as a "Hair stylist". My cat cannot afford a phone or email at this time.

BOND said...

I just noticed that the Biltmore website states the following:

Hardcover Book
The Biltmore Who's Who hardcover book is a member directory listing all members, along with their biographies and detailed information alphabetically. Each listing contains the member's name, address, email address, company name, title, business address, website URL, type of organization, expertise, services, hobbies, and education.

Yet- the card that you fill out states (Not for publication) in many of listings that would be disclosed above.

FRAUD!

BOND said...

Here is more for you right from their website:

"Biltmore Who's Who PRIVACY POLICY
Under no circumstances will Biltmore Who's Who, Inc. or any of its affiliates sell, barter or give away your personally identifying information to a third party for any reason, including for marketing purposes. Nor will Biltmore Who's Who, Inc. or any of its affiliates ever disclose your personal address book to any party, for any reason."

My friend is a lawyer and he stated they already sold their member's information to you when you join because they call it "networking". They have already broken their own rules.

Then they go onto say they will not sell barter or give away your name- but here is what they state in an earlier paragraph:

"BILTMORE WHO'S WHO, INC. IS A DISTRIBUTOR AND NOT A PUBLISHER"


Contact your State Attorney General if you have been solicited. Enough complaints may shut them down.

Anonymous said...

I'm just a guy who sells parts for a living. That's how I knew this must be a scam. Thank god for the internet. The first thing I did is google, and came upon this site.

How dumb do these people think we are. Let's see i'll give you my cell #, my address, my signature, my email address, where I work, the phone#.

Thanks for all the great comments

gradeafan said...

Letter received in AZ 4/3/08.

I own a small business and thought it might be a worthy advertising expense to be able to say I'm a member of this Who's Who's. But being on a limited budget, I wanted to know what they would expect up front.

The numbers quoted above are out of my range just like the $500 to be a member of the BBB or Chamber of Commerce or Dun and Bradstreet.

Thanks for keeping this site at the top of a google search.

f

gradeafan said...

Continued from above, just thought I'd add that I've printed out your letter Mom of Many Male Youngsters and that's what I'm sending back to them in their handy return envelope.

f

Anonymous said...

I too have received a Biltmore letter, at first I thought you've got to be kidding, I work 2 jobs and still can hardly afford to pay my bills and what with the price of gas I don't know what I'm going to do. Unbelievable, I'm in debt up to my eyeballs, and I'm going to be in a Who's who Magazine, I guess they figured I'd begood for who's got the most debt

Anonymous said...

I just received my nomination letter, and I, too, could hardly contain my excitement! I had visions of parades and dignitaries and the like. Then, being the smart cookie that I apparently am, I decided to do just a little bit of research - just to be sure my well-deserved and long-overdue recognition was legit. Now all my hopes and dreams are shattered!! No parades, no dignitaries, no nothing!! Sadly, I will have to return to my mundane job tomorrow morning hoping someone... anyone will notice. On the bright side, thank you for exposing this as the scam that it is!

Anonymous said...

We should start our own group. Instead of Biltmore, we could call it Bilt-squat!

Anonymous said...

I own a small home based business so I was like hmmm... I was happy to find your blog. I'm a stay at home mom too. Busy busy! I am going to fill my envelope with a bunch of junk and mail it back on their dime. Wish I had a long thin piece of lead! LOL

Anonymous said...

I received my call today from Biltmore's rep with my 10 minute interview. Of course I refused the "platinum membership" and then refused the "gold membership" and then refused the "trial membership" so I was promised a basic listing. I can't even find the website he gave me to view the basic listing!

Anonymous said...

Glad to see my instinct about Biltmore was correct. I think I also will send back the envelope but with some local coupons stashed in there -- a lot of them -- so Biltmore can pay the postage.

Lilly said...

I found it strange that if I was recognized for my accomplishments that they did not know where I worked or my job title!!

Anonymous said...

I JUST ADDED THIS TO MY ROUND FILE WITH ALL THE OTHER IMPORTANT MAIL I RECIEVE. THANKS.

Anonymous said...

My wife received one the other day and was excited that someone recognized her accomplishments. Thank you for your site and clearing the air. Although she was disappointed we both got a good laugh from your open letter. I do think they chose the wrong name, maybe they meant to be called "Bilkmore"!

Anonymous said...

Can you believe it is 2008 and the Desperado's are still at it? Why would they possibly expect a struggling mother of 2 to actually give a crap about being published in their society pages? I don't even want my name and number in the phone book! Biltmore, I don't need my name in your book to know I am acomplished.

Anonymous said...

Me, too. I sent the card in for networking purposes and received a phone call. I knew it had to be a scam because he just wouldn't quit. I told him I don't spend money unless I investigate and especially that amount. He then dropped it to $349 from $789. I told him I wasn't interested--then I found this site. Thank you for whoever

Anonymous said...

My husband and I also spent a lot of time rolling on the floor laughing when he received two of these letters over the last two years. We knew it had to be a scam since his profession is Postal Clerk! Nothing "executive" in that! We tossed the letters out, but I was curious to know just what these Biltmore Bozos were up to, and your blogs have really helped with that! Their scam is much worse than anything I had even imagined. If we receive another such letter in the future we will make a copy of it and send it to our state's attorny general.

Thanks for letting us all know the truth.

Anonymous said...

Got a call from the biltmore people today, after the congrats etc. then the price pitch. I told him that I can not afford it. agian another pitch with a lower price again I told him I can not afford it. again he kept going, I hung up on him. 2 minutes later he called back, I didn't answer the phone, he left me a voice mail demanding that I call him back to apologize. funny thing is he didn't even leave me a number to reach him by. then I googled and found this site. thank goodness that I did.
thanks for the thread

Charlene Dark said...

Well, a big THANK YOU to everyone who posted their comments. Like some of the other bloggers, I did not research this "prestigious honor" until I was actually on the phone with the interviewer. I'm not sure what prompted me to pull up a quick Google search on these characters, but I did. Like everyone else, after I was "interviewed" and subsequently congratulated on my acceptance into this "exclusive" membership, the guy started with the various memberships. Platinum membership, Gold membership, Associate membership - sounded more like an online dating site than a professional society. After I told him that I would need to see if my company would sponsor the membership, I too got the "publishing deadlines" (they must publish daily, based on the other testimonies on this page). OH! And let's not forget the 2 airline tickets (let's think about this... for those of us who travel extensively as part of our job, why would airline tickets be an incentive???). I was very frank with the guy, telling him about the amount of negative information I was finding about Biltmore. The response was classic - almost plausible - except I am a statistician by trade and I do research for a living, and his rationale for large distribution just didn't fly. So, after 28 minutes on the phone with this joker, I told him I would have to pass, at which point he encouraged me to go to their website and input my information. ARE YOU KIDDING?!?!? The last thing I want from them is MORE junk. So, a HUGE thank you, again, for saving me even from the scam artist.

Anonymous said...

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

I too received the card, filled it out and just finished my phone call. I was interviewed first and then told what all would be sent to me. Finally, the sales pitch - $789 for platinum life membership, $589 for 5yrs, $349 for 3yrs, and then the final $189 for 2yr trial membership including 2 round trip tickets with any airline. The sales guy almost had me for a moment - but after repeated declines to my requests for literature to read and for the caller to give me day or two so that I could consider my financial committment, the light went off. I decided to google "biltmore who's who" as he was selling the benefits and low and behold I found their website. So I thought why didn't he just offer me the website as a means to research and offer to hold as I reviewed it (he could have got me to sign up at that point - LOL) but since he didn't offer that as an option, I decided to go back to my google search scan the search results for indepentdent reviews. I saw this blog and read the firt few entries and was horrified. Needless to say, I remained calm and let me finish. I finally said I understand, but at this time I am not able to committ. That's he stopped and offered me the ability to sign up on the website free, thanked me for my time and wished me well. Overall the sales guy was nice, but the financial obligation out weighed the benefits.

Sugar said...

Thanks for the heads up! I was finally thinking that after 18 years at my job, I was finally being recognized for a job well done, so I filled out and mailed in the card. Just had a voice mail from some guy named Bill Enos(sp?) to finalize my information. Glad I googled this site and didn't waste my time here at work arguing w/the guy and telling him he would never, ever get my money! Oh well, back to my humdrum workday.

Anonymous said...

Apparently they've wised up about people sending it back blank. The form now has your name and address info pre-printed on it so if you send it back at all, you're just accepting the initial scam.

So I sent the envelope back empty. :)

Anonymous said...

"So I sent the envelope back empty. :)"

Ha ha ha....you go!!!

Anonymous said...

I personally loved the note that read: "There is no cost to be listed. HOWEVER it is by Committee invitation ONLY"... I was actually Googling these people before responding as well and found this blog....I have to tell you, what a boost after a long day at WORK! Thanks for the warning. But Honestly, we do Qualify to be in some list after all, We were smart enough not to fall for it!

looneylmt said...

I got one this morning. I googled it and found this site. I am sending it back with my job title as fraud investigator for BBB. for phone is gave unlisted and unlisted for a reason. For personal specialty I wrote spam and mail fraud solicitators. For a email:yeahright@hotmail.com. Hope noone really uses that. For website: notthatstupid.com. I am an executive administrator and I have the recognition that I need now. I also do not need professional services as I am happy where I am.

Anonymous said...

Ok, add me to the list. I am actually associated with Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC and was so excited when I read the note that came in the mail saying I was recommended to be added because of my accomplishments. Heck - I published a big fat novel and thought they were proud of me! I filled out the card and got a call from a pleasant guy who said he liked the sound of my voice -- sweet, huh? So he did a rather extensive phone interview...I was getting curious as to why he didn't know at least SOME of the stuff he was asking, but heck...my ego was being stroked big time! At the very end he started with the price of membership. My internal alarms went off (finally), and I politely told him I'd have to think it over. Well the cost went from way up there all the way down to $300 for a much smaller recognition status. It was difficult getting off the phone because the cost just kept dropping. Finally I convinced him I would check Biltmore Whos Who on the internet and found this blog. Thank GOD, I haven't become a skeptical jerk...

Anonymous said...

I took the letter, cut out my preprinted name, address, etc..., shredded it, and sent it back to them with the note "I smell a scam". Thanks guys!

Bonnie said...

It is now June 7, 08 and this group is still going strong. Just opened my letter. Did the AG in FL say how many complaints they need to receive before the take action against these guys?

I have served for 12 years as a commissioner on the Planning & Zoning in my community. I'm a CASA volunteer, have served on 2 different Community Advisory Panels, am currently developing a 5 year plan for my town to promote the conversion and use of alternative fuel vehicles. (By the way, none of these pay anything.) WOW ! Someone noticed. I don't do these things for recognition but it sure made me feel good for a little while to be acknowledged.

Its a shame that our society has reached the point that the first thing we do when someone gives us a little pat on the head is go to the internet and check them out, but it is the world we live in. For years I have said "Every time I get something for "FREE" it cost me $500. Guess I'll have to revise that figure.

Great hint on use for the postage paid envelope. I have been trying to get my husband to put a pile of old bricks out for the trash for 2 years. Think maybe I will just get rid of the myself. One brick at a time.

Thanks Mommy for starting this blog.

heathaintx said...

I am house sitting for my parents this week, and was surprised to see something in their mail that was addressed to me (my maiden name at that). I haven't had the same address as my parents for almost 8 years. I also find it interesting that the only mail that I ever get at my parents address is from the University I graduated from (Angelo State University www.angelo.edu). Can you belive it- they are still making money off of me after all of these years! I think that I will find a heavy object to send with my polite decline. Thank you, but no thank you.

Rana said...

I'm a mommy too and thought no way is this for real - Thanks guys!

Anonymous said...

I'm just sending their envelope back to them filled with other envelopes that didn't have prepaid postage.

Everyone should do the same.

Diane2bfit said...

I received one in the mail about a week ago and thought that since I am a busy Personal Trainer at a popular gym, someone must have recommended my name! I am glad I read these comments before submitting my information.
Most mail is JUNK. I say PITCH and waste no more of your precious time on this kind of crap.

Karen said...

Well, here's a clue: (Copied from the Biltmore site)I received a letter from Biltmore Who's Who, how did you get my name?
You were selected based on a search criteria of executive and professional mailing lists. We gather information from numerous available sources...

So, the letter that made me feel great for about two seconds before the word SCAM screamed through my mind made it sound as though I was nominated to represent my community. Actually, I was chosen because I have a website (most likely) and they found me on Google. Good grief.

teaching in texas said...

I was yet another disappointed 'professional', thinking I was finally getting some recognition for being - should I say it - a teacher! Believe me, with the salary I make, I can't afford to lose even $50!

Oh well, I'll have to keep watching "Are you smarter than a 5th grader" on TV to feel, at least somewhat, appreciated :/

Anonymous said...

Third week of June 08 and this place is still getting enough money from some suckers some where to pay their postage bills. I got my solicitation and thankfully never considered it anything but a scam, but that's because I've fallen for so many other scams in the past. I finally have developed some healthy skepticism. I may return their envelope, but I notice the return address is in Coral Springs, not Hollywood FL. They both are in Broward County. I'm not sure of the web address, but it is possible to view public access county court records on line, and a search can be done on this company there as well. I know Florida has bigger problems than mail fraud, but c'mon, even I step on little bugs. Bless everyone who's posted and bless you Mommy, for starting the thread.

Anonymous said...

Thank you Mommy, for posting this blog....I am so very greatful. I too received a letter yesterday and had the good sense to check it out first. I am a two time stroke survivor, who completely physically healed from the results, however, there is some minimal brain dysfunction...I am currently dysthemic. However, I have enough brain cells left to know this was some BS. I am currently a business owner, I just completed my business, but I haven't started operating yet, do I knew they didn't know what they were talking about. Kuto's to you for bring this SCAM out.

Anonymous said...

Hey Biltmore,

BLOW ME !

Sincerely.

Nose Hair Trimmer

dizzy said...

July 9 - 2008

I just got this letter in the mail for the south florida area under the name Biltmore Who's Who.

I printed out responses from yahoo answers talking about the scam and wrote a brief note. I put my note and yahoo stuff plus their original letter and original envelope (to make it a bit heavier) in their prepaid envelope and sent it back to them. Figure I can at least cost them some postage :P

My Note:
Dear Biltmore Who's Not,

If you are going to try to invite (scam) me or anyone else to do some BS listing thing for their business, next time you should actually put the business information on the scam letter.

Happy Scam'n!

P.S. Enjoy the bill for 20 cents or whatever from the USPS

Prolli said...

Hey, I got one of them there letters too. I told my husband, "Well doggie, they can come on down and interview me. I'll tell the chickens to scram off the porch and we can sit a spell and enjoy the fresh country breeze!" I was de-lighted that a home schooling mom of 17 years and a volunteer for the Good Lord's Work was gettin a little earthly recognition. Guess I'll just get that ugly pride that reared it's self right outta my head and "git" back to the laundry basket. May God bless mothers! ;-)

Anonymous said...

NEWS FLASH (perhaps)...okay, I didn't read ALL the blogs, so I hope this isn;t a duplicate. I got my letter, and I did like the previous poster's ideas of sending back the letter blank or using my dog's name..BUT when I checked again, they had PRE-PRINTED my name, address etc, so you can't even send it back blank!
(Oh yeah, and they're SO up to date that they had my maiden name listed, even though I've been married for over 2 years).
Time to whip out the white-out!!

Anonymous said...

I received one of their letters too. Said that "there is no charge
for qualified individuals to be
listed" So, who the hell is a
"qualified individual" ???

Anyways, it looked like a scam
from the minute I read the spiel.
I left it in my "follow-up" junk
mail for two months. I finally had
the chance to look these A-holes
up on the web today. My suspicions
were then confirmed.

Thanks to All who have posted
their comments, and best regards
to those stay-at-home Mom's. I'm
sure you're all great babe's.
I hope you're breast feeding too,
I think breast feeding mom's are
are the best mom's in the world...

Sincerely,
Mark

One Less Major Discover Charge said...

I'll spare everyone the details of my phone "interview" and initial ego boost (ashamedly) as it is pretty much repetitive of all others for the past 1 1/2 years. I, too, am thankful for the ability to become informed before going more in debt for something I thought may have been a good investment for a potential career change. Biltmore will not be receiving "my decision" return phone call but I will pray for the employee with whom I had initial contact that she, too, wises up and makes an ethical decision to seek a constructive career change.

Anonymous said...

My first thought when I received this letter is that I've heard the bad guys use the Who's Who data for identity theft. But, but, but I'm SPECIAL. I need this recognition. I'm worth it - the TV says I am. I always wondered how they select us. Engineers are some of the low-life underpaid grunts of society. And I guess my Tech Emmy and misc patents compare to bartending, professional slacking and home executives. It all means nothing compared to the surpassing greatness of an awesome God and the opportunity to know Him.

Anonymous said...

Excuse me. I just read my post above and feel that I need to clarify something - I whole heartedly believe that home executives, domestic engineers, stay-at-home homeschool moms (of which we are one) and are every bit as important and worthy of recognition as some highfalutin, pig-headed engineer. Sorry.

Anonymous said...

thank you for telling us. I was wondering if it was a scam. It sounded good. Free if you just want your name in the book. sounded suspiciously good. I am a student who is just graduating with good grades, so i thought that is why i got it. Maybe they did get my name off of a school list, but obviously not because of my grades! I am glad I checked it out before sending the card in.

Becky said...

It's nice to read that other people got their hopes up too. Crazy how disappointed I was when the nice lady on the phone started telling me about the costs associated with membership; my little scam intuition button started blinking. Her name is Shirley at (954) 668-2812 if anyone wants to call to say hello.

MFunk said...

OMG! I just sent out the verification! Boy did they get me on that, but after reading this I will definitely be on the lookout!

Anonymous said...

I just got one of these letters too and had to pick myself up off the floor, I was laughing so hard! I am an ex-teacher's aide who quit 3 yrs. ago to babysit my grandsons! I guess my "personal specialty" is changing crappy diapers! I think I am gonna frame this idiotic letter so my friends and family can get a laugh too!

Anonymous said...

This is a big scam, I am fighting with them via Better Business Bureau.
When they called, they promised that I will receive 2 airline tickets to be used in the next year, and I thought that it is not too bed for $600. In fact they never mentioned that it is airline voucher ticket if you stay to some hotels. Now they do not want to cancel the "membership" and refund the money.
It is a big scam. It should be a way to report them to a government agency and just close them up and punish them. THEY SHOULD BE STOP TO SCAM INNOCENT PEOPLE.

Anonymous said...

I will report them to the Federal Trade Commission- for wrong doing business company. They should be investigated.

Anonymous said...

I sent it back with a folded sheet of paper inside that said, "Ha! Ha!"

saffoley said...

My gratitude to Google, Mommy and all others who have voiced experiences here on the blog. I went through the same exaltation like so many here and even though I could "somewhat" rationalize the letter the sound of my inner alarm bell kept nagging at me. Pushing that aside (foolishly) I sat down this evening and proudly, ( as well as gratefully, ha!) oh so neatly filled in the "perforated" bottom portion of the letter (just like a bill, huh?). I then sealed the envelope and almost took it to the mailbox but then decided to drop it in the box in the morning (sometimes laziness works out alright, I guess). Went to the computer and decided to Google this "Biltmore Who's Who"...the result is obvious and I am so thankful. I now ponder what to do with my now "re-opened" envelope. To send it back empty (for surely a little tape won't hamper the USPS from getting their due from this dubious group) or to enclose my own originally created "perforated" note of non-sense? :) Hmmph!

Anonymous said...

Anonymous because I am not a blogger and didn't want to sign up as one. This post, however, I couldn't resist responding to.
I too received the letter.
Thank you for this blog....I smelled a rat and you confirmed that there actually was one. Now on to getting it into the trap and destroying it forever. This post was left on Aug 7, 2008. Seems like this money making business has been working hard for awhile. Sad that they don't have the common sense to do some frickin research. AG and BBB are my first stops....then on to the IC3 the FBI complaint center for internet scams. Feel free to send your complaint that way and get the federal government involved! It couldn't hurt!

Anonymous said...

August 8, 2008, and the mailings continue. I agree with most of you, thank God for the internet and searches. I received the bogus invitation of importance in the mail today. Since I'm skeptical of everything these days, I was able to confirm that I won't need to give the Biltmore Who's Who crap any more of my energy after I hit send. Thanks, Mommy!

pam-ee said...

I received my letter today-August 13th,2008 and at first I was like so many on this blog - wow - me a candidate to represent my professional and business community. I set the letter aside for a few hours and then decided to look up the Biltmore's Who's Who web and came across this blog after I read their web site- Scam I usually throw things like this away but for some reason I was interested to find out what they find so special about me - I am 46 years old and doing school on line with the University of Northern Virginia for my bachelors degree and I do work for a well known company and I am trying to move up in the company and am working very hard at it - so reading all of these comments about a scam - I am so disappointed- I really thought someone noticed. Ha Ha - thanks guys for this info. I will just keep on working my way to the top anyway......

Anonymous said...

August 14, 2008. Oh me, oh my! Do you hear the "pppffffshhhh" of the air escaping my temporarily inflated ego? Whew! what a rush that was -- don't think my head could endure this very often -- oh the dizziness!! Now I understand the invention and evolution of sleeping aids: to render unconscious anyone who makes a living through the unscrupulous exploitation of others. If these people have, even a modicum, of self-respect (yeah, right!), guilt-ridden insomnia would eventually have to transform them into zombi-like creatures. Careful, now, many in our society today do look like these deceptive creatures, but it's because they are working two jobs trying to make ends meet in -- look into their eyes, if there's no soul, quickly do the backstroke and get away before it's too late to cancel! Oooooh, scary stuff. Ok, now, lick the envelope and send it back -- empty or with your original artwork -- whichever flips your switch, but costs "them" postage! Aren't we all smart? . . . remember . . . some of the people, all of the time; all of the people, some of the time; but NEVER, all of the people all of the time. Yep, yep.

Anonymous said...

Oh what a coincidence!!... I received a letter from Biltmore Who's who, just like all of you potential candidates!! Most junk mail is easily recognized, as was this one! But I just had to open it...!

I skimmed over the body of the letter, then said to my wife, "Wait, Dont move! You have got to hear this!..." I stood up proudly, pulled my shoulders back, sucked in my belly, and proudly read my letter of recognition! We could not believe I had been chosen to represent our community based upon my current standing..!!

Thank you, Mandy Lowe, Registry Administrator of Biltmore Who's Who, for the salute to my accomplishments! Who knew there was a book, a website, a roster for my fellow achievers across the nation representing the Nation's Unemployed!

What a boost to my ego and dignity! It has only been 2 weeks since I was laid off from my job as floor supervisor (of a well known auto manufacturer) and already I am a community representative!

Since I am looking for employment and the price of gas is a recognisable accomplishment in itself!.... I hope I get the stay at home job of "Make up to $1500 a week stuffing envelopes!" and can join the ranks of the poor saps stuffing envelopes with these letters from Biltmore!

I suppose I should send my proud lamentations in a formal letter to Biltmore Who's Who rather than just posting them in a blog for fellow acheivers across the nation!

Anonymous said...

I took mine and did to it what I do to the double handful of credit card applications I get each week: tear it into quarters, put it in their NO POSTAGE NECESSARY envelop, and mail it back to them for disposal!

It cost them 31 cents to mail it to me, but it costs them 42 cents to get it back!

Anonymous said...

I was glad I looked at the 9th page of the search for Biltmore Who's Who. Thank goodness I read all of the comments. I am mailing the postage paid envelope. Thank you all for taking the time to post comments.

Monica said...

My husband got one of these letters in the mail. Fearing a scam I did a quick Google search and found this post. I mailed the postage paid envelope back to them stuffed with as much junk mail as I could fit in it. I put it on the scale at work and it will cost them 76 cents!!!
Petty, I know but I feel slightly better.

Anonymous said...

Anonymous because I don't want to register.

There is another out there called "Cambridge Who's Who", with a very similar pitch. Unfortunately I fell for it because I thought it was related to my status as a graduate of the University of Cambridge. I got my money back, but only because I have a VERY good lawyer who works for nothing on these things.

Anonymous said...

September 8, 2008 and the scam is still going strong from the Coral Springs address.I received it today and did some searching I am very thankful to Mommy, this was the only site I could find anything negative.They certainly have enough of their own sites listed, it took 5 pages to get to this. I hope everyone takes the time and gets to this blog.

archchelle said...

Thanks a lot for the suggestion to start sending these people back their own crap. I love the "my dog's profile" suggestions too! In a strange way, Biltmore did create a networking system; unfortunately for them, it's against them!

Anonymous said...

This one was hilarious. I laughed til tears were running down my face.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8MGXeGVxMo&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZhV53xEI3c

Dan said...

Hoo-boy! Looks like I'm not so special after all, huh? Man, I was thinking I'd just found the "in-road" or "secret path" to wealth and health with the likes of good old Mr. Trump.. ah well, guess I'll have to keep with my schooling and sweat and toil the old-fashioned way. I'd love to say that I'll send it back in some creative fashion and that I'll call my AG and the BBB but let's face it; I don't care about them that much and I'm too lazy to do the government/large agency runaround on their behalf:) I am most definitely going to post the letter in all it's glorious fashion on myspace for all the world to see! btw, I received this 9/22/08 but the sad thing is, the date on the letterhead is 9/11/08. www.myspace.com/danowens28

Dan said...

my bad.. I forgot to give all the kudos, shout outs, snaps and what not to any and all who have taken the time to read and/or post on here:) I especially want give a sincere thank you to our beautiful MOMMY who started this thread and has helped save many an inflated ego!

Anonymous said...

Thanks for starting this blog! My husband got this letter in the mail today. I intercepted it before he got it and felt it was a scam. So,I searched the net and found this blog. I'm glad I did. My husband is going thru a rough time and doesn't need someone toying with his emotions! People are crappy! But I do believe what you sow you will reap!

Steve from NY said...

Steve from New York here. I too learned to check out all these type of offers on google before doing anything. I can't believe these people still think they can get away with scamming people like this. Always check ripoffreport.com too when you get these mailings. If it's a scam, they always seem to have postings about it. As The Who sang, "We Won't Get Fooled Again!!".

Anonymous said...

Got mine today...You mean I'm NOT "special"? My mother said I was special, but then again she didn't charge me a grand to say so

Anonymous said...

I just wanted to add the date of October 2, 2008 and this ridiculous scam is still going on. I was a little curious, thinking wow, where did they get my name and then I spoke to my mom (retired) and she also had received one. Thanks for the warning. I wouldn't have given them money if they had called but like others have said, they could have used my information to sell to other scammers!

Connie said...

I have informed them I am not interested. They still call me at home and at work. One day I was in a meeting and they called at least 6 times. My employer said he is goig to talk to them the next time they call.
I even e-mailed them and told them to stop and I felt harrassed. Still they call.

Anonymous said...

I was shocked receiving the letter because a year ago I left my career to help one of my sons who was in second grade and unable to sound out words. I have been struggling with my son for that year and discovered he has dyslexia. Ironically there's not sufficiently trained people (actually NONE here)certified in the reading program the district has on the shelves. Why don't we punish these scammers and their financial assets can be put toward education? Specifically special ed. and early childhood? Anyone who knows me would never "salute my professional accomplishments." Shut down these Biltmore assholes!

Kelli_42 said...

I got my letter today (October 15th, 2008).


I'm so excited. I've been waiting so long to have the opportunity to PAY to be listed on a professional website. I mean, LinkedIn is great, but I always felt the one thing that was missing was the opportunity to send them hundreds of dollars.

Yay!

Anonymous said...

They really mean BILKmore. This is another way to get your personal information for resale and to get you to pay for something useless. They make the letterhead look official an dmake you think your extra special. So special they use bul rate postage.

Anonymous said...

What caused me to check it out (and thereby find this site) is that although they said I'd excelled in my field, the preprinted registration form didn't even have the job title or company name filled in! Twits!

Anonymous said...

I am a FRAUD INVESTIGATOR and realized after being told how much my membership would cost that this whole thing was a SCAM. I asked they guy did he not hear what my profession was and after a few stutters he said well I can offer you a different package but still include the airline tickets if you just want to pay this price. I told him that I was not interested because it was a scam just to get money and not reconize my accomplishments. I will be reporting them to the Better Business Bureau. What a joke! And after 27 years in my profession thought that all my hard work was finally going to be reconized. NOT! Don't fall for this but if you do send in the card, wait until you hear how much money they won't and then tell them where they can stick the "beautifully leather bound" book of all the listings. Anyone listed has way too much money to blow and should consider helping the people in their own communities that are in need. That would be a much greater accomplishment than being published in their wondeful listings where you can network. No thanks, I'll network with welfare recipients, junkies and homeless and give back to my own community. Oh, and by the way, they check your credit report so they no exactly who to contact. What a SCAM that they can stick where the sun Doesn't shine!

Beth said...

I got the letter. I’m the bottom of the ladder in the company where I work. I told my boss he should change my job title to whatever. I thought well maybe my company nominated me for something, you know because of all my hard work and dedication. I should have known that I am still their best kept secret. I am amazing, in my own mind, I guess. I am the computer technician/back up for the entire shipping office/assistant to the Distribution Manager and Shipping Supervisor/training person for all new computer software/customer service/whatever else they want me to do at any given moment employee. I give multitasking a brand new meaning. I am the single mom of two boys both who are graduating high school and the end of this school year. I am also in college with a 4.0 GPA working on my Business Management degree. My school nominated me for the “GOAL” program, this is the program that chooses the “technical college student of the year.”

I’m saying all of this so someone in the world can see that I actually do have accomplishments.

Anonymous said...

I saw a message below from Adam, who claims to be "... a real senoir executive with major responsabilities". He also claims this is no scam. If the dumbass were really a senior executive, he would know how to spell senior and responsibilities, not to metion the other misspellings in his post. Another feeble attempt at validating a bs scam.

Sorcha said...

Today is 5 November, 2008. I got my letter today from Biltmore Who's Who. As I am basically a glorified receptionist I was quite shocked to say the least. I am an honorably discharged Desert Storm Marine and I worked for a Fortune 500 company for 8 years, but for the last 4 years I've been not working so hard and actually enjoying my life. And now... NOW I'm nominated??? Of course I had to Google it to check up on this company, and fortunately I found this FABULOUS blog. Thank you for the laughs and the reassurance that this is most definitely a scam. I will be sending back the letter in their envelope with a few choice phrases, Marine Corps style.

Anonymous said...

It is November 12, 2008 and they are still sending out these letters. Mandy Lowe signed my letter and I couldn't be more happier to find this site. Thank you all for the postings. My letter is prefilled with name and address that i am going to white out and send back to them. What a JOKE!! Thanks

Heather CEO of my own mind said...

thanks for the heads up! i just got THE LETTER and thought it would be worth it to have another pretty piece of paper to hang on my wall. NOT an $800+ piece of paper.

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