U.S. Commerce Association lauds my electrical equipment repair skills

A bogus organization calling itself the “U.S. Commerce Association” is mass-emailing out bogus emails hyping a bogus award, so that it can sell business owners bogus plaques. Here’s what I received:

From: “Board of Review”

Subject: Second Notification: Camden Associates Inc Receives 2009 Best of Greenwich Award

I am pleased to announce that Camden Associates Inc has been selected for the 2009 Best of Greenwich Award in the Electrical Equipment Repair Services category by the US Commerce Association.

In recognition of your achievement, a 2009 Best of Greenwich Award has been designed for display at your place of business. You may arrange to have your award sent directly to Camden Associates Inc. by following the simple steps on the 2009 Best of Greenwich Award order form. Simply copy and paste this link into your browser to receive your award: [deleted]

Each year, the US Commerce Association (USCA) identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.

Also, a copy of the press release publicizing the selection of Camden Associates Inc has been posted on our website. The USCA hereby grants Camden Associates Inc a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, distribute, and display this press release in any media formats and through any media channels.

Sincerely,

Ashley Carter
Selection Committee Chair
US Commerce Association

Gotta love the press release. Read it here: http://www.us-ca.org/PBW-5L5-D8. Of course they want “winners” to distribute the bogus press release: It confers credibility and helps perpetuate the scam.

The “organization” is a crock, and this is a scam!@uscommerceassoc.org>