Dale Carnegie said that one of the best ways to get people to like you is to compliment them. Spammers seem to have read the book because not a week goes by that I don’t see a spear phishing spam that tells me how amazing I am and how lucky I am to be part of some exclusive club. Yes, positive affirmation at its best.
Keep a look out for this type of spam, it might not find itself in the mailbox of an admin or a regular user, but it invariably finds its way into the mailbox of an executive in your company. Definitely do not click on it!
Here’s one I got just this morning, which calls me a “Distinguished Professional” (oh how very nice!) and informs me that I have passed their “exacting criteria” to be included in their directory. Click on that link and it will be an ever-increasing avalanche of spam after that.
Just received another one today, feeling so important, these guys are sooo nice!
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March 3, 2011
Mike,
It is with great distinction that I inform you that the Editorial Department of CWW has announced your candidacy to be published within the ranks of our professionals and executives.
Our forum is renowned by the upper echelon of Corporate America, those who express continuous knowledge, experience and achievement in their industry or profession.
On behalf of our members and staff, we wish you continued success.
view profile:
http://www.Mike.Petsalis.biographicbuziness.com
Emend your profile and see Who’s Missing.
John Preston
Vice President Member Services
23 Briaroot Drive Smithtown, NY 11787
T h i s i s a n a d v e r t i s e m e n t
My email quarantine is full of these. Here’s another one, asking me to be a member of a Who’s Who. Oh my!
Dear ,
You were recently chosen as a potential candidate to represent your professional community in the 2011 Edition of Strathmores Who’s Who.
We are pleased to inform you that your candidacy was formally approved February 25th, 2011. Congratulations.
The Publishing Committee selected you as a potential candidate based not only upon your current standing, but focusing as well on criteria from executive and professional directories, associations, and trade journals. Given your background, the Director believes your profile makes a fitting addition to our online and hardcover publications.
There is no fee or obligation to be listed. As we are working off of secondary sources, we must receive verification from you that your profile is accurate. After receiving verification, we will validate your registry listing within seven business days.
Once finalized, your listing will share prominent registry space with thousands of fellow accomplished individuals across the globe, each representing accomplishment within their own geographical area.
To verify your profile and accept the candidacy, please visit here.