Complaint Review: FAMOUSPOETS.com - TALENT Oregon

My child has been sending and entering contests like this and Poetry.com, Noble House and many others. What's amazing is that they found her through linking websites. Another company that buys and sells your information, I'm sure. And She a MINOR!!!

Here's the latest letter from FAMOUSPOETS.com

Congratulations (my daughter's name)

You are invited to publish your poem "To You" in our latest anthrology

Today's Famous Poems - On the Wings of Pegasus

Library of Congress Catologing in Publication Data*ISBN 0-9700445-3-4

Don't be left out!

Return Signed Permission Form (over)by deadline

June 7, 2003

Congratulations (my daughter's name)

After mindful consideration our Judging Committee has selected your poem as a semifinalist in our FREE POETRY Contest (which we co-sponsored with Famous Poets Int'l).

Your poem is now being entered into the final competition. As a semifinalist you have a great chance to win any one of 50 prizes, including our whopping $1000.00 grand prize.

More good news! To commemorate your special skill as a poet our Editors have approved your poem for publication in Todays Famous Poems - On the Wings of Pegasus our most prized anthology of the year! Truly a milestone in publishing history, the book showcases our world's famous poets (please take a look at our enclosed color brochure)

We are compiling poems now, so don't miss out. Return your completed Permission Form (over) as soon as possible.We will typeset your poetry and send you a Publishers Proof for your approval before going to press. Thank you for helping us to achieve our extrodinary publishing goal. What a joy to trumpet your talent to the world!

It's your choice! See Order Form Below

You may have a Special Dedication published with your poem, set in separate type. Write your Dedication on the back or attach it separately.

You may have a photogragh of yourself published with your poem, "A picture is worth a thousand words!" Just enclose your best photo, black and white or color, Idea -- If you have a picture of the subject of your poem -- perhaps a loved one, beloved pet, tree, rainbow, whatever! -- You are welcome to use it. If you wish your photo(s) returned please enclose a stamped return envelope.

You may have an illustration highlight your poem, drawn by one of our design specialists. You will love our illustration of your poem! You may have extra poems published in the book!

Enclose the poems with this sheet, one per page.

You may have a Special Biography of Yourself published in the book. Write only what you want your readers to know about you, such as your educational background, your ideas about poetry, your family, occupation, religion.Write your biography on the back or attach sparately.

You may have your poem mounted on a beautiful walnut-finished Plaque. See enclosed for border design choices.

Special Pre-Publication DISCOUNT ORDER FORM - You May Order Now!

This Special Pre-Publication Order Form has been prepared for your convenience in reserving one or more copies of our anthology in which your poetry is published. You may order one Deluxe Hardcover Edition for $39.95 and extra copies for $30.00 each.

Please Note Savings Publisher's List Price $69.95

Item ONE BOOK EACH ADDITIONAL BOOK QUANTITY TOTAL

ANTHOLOGY $39.95 $30.00 $

Special Dedication $10.00

Photgraph $20.00

Ilustration $20.00

Extra Poems $25.00

Special Biography $20.00

PLAQUE $38.00 Circle border design 1 2 3 4 5

Additional Typesetting, if any Add $1.00 for each line over poem

21-line limit

Postage & Handling Add $7.00 per book or plaque Outside US add $14.00

ENCLOSE PAYMENT IN FULL * US FUNDS ONLY * TOTAL AMOUNT OF ORDER $

Please make checks to Famous Poets or charge to

Visa Mastercard Discover American Express

Acct# ____________________________ Exp Date _________

Print Cardholder name _________________________

Cardholder signature __________________________

Option: Enclose half payment of $ _____ Please bill me balance due

On the back of this letter, you have a place to enter your contact information, work/home phone, fax, email, etc.

Permission to publish (you have to sign)

Special dedications, a place to write your poem, and you biography.

Then send to Famous Poets

Dept. Book

PO Box 21

Talent, OR 97540

I don't know what to think! I never thought that this was another scam ... If I wouldn't have read it first hand right here from this site!!!

My daughter gets approximately one per month from 3 of the companies. I feel this company is a pirahna like some of our credit card companies that get our teens into trouble, this is another way to do that. They all seem to prey on victims that are full of promise and have something to offer the world.

My daughter in awesome in the arts, language, poetry, and photagraphy area!!! She doesn't need this company! We have publishing companies here in town that actually are listed in the yellow pages of our local phonebook.

The information is out there, all we have to do is research the companies, get ample information, and file complaints!! Websites like this one, are helping to break the communication barrier down and to expose the fraudulant companies for what they truly are! I refuse to allow these companies to get away with rape!!

I am thankful to all of you that came forward and expressed your experiences here about these companies among others!! I am always reading!!! And a HUGE Thank You to RIPOFF REPORTS for all of your support for "WE THE PEOPLE" Your're AWESOME!!!

Good luck to all of you!

Michelle

ELKHART, Indiana
U.S.A.

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