1, Report:
#893251
Posted Date:
Jun 05 2012
Famous Poet's Society Lavender Aurora Scam Internet
So, my father was reading the paper one day a little while ago. I'd assume it was a month ago, give or take. He noticed that there was a poetry contest available to win money. Knowing that I love to write, he suggested I enter it. So I did.
Today I received a letter from the comp...
Entity
Categories: Book Publishers
2, Report:
#213363
Posted Date:
Oct 26 2006
Famous Poet's Soceity ripoff, scam, poetry con, fake poetry contest, famouspoets.com Talent Oregon
I was told I was a finalist in a poetry contest after entering one at famouspoets.com. After spending close or even over $100 to be published I never got the book for nearly 2 years. When it finally arrived I was quite happy.
Then I found out that if it had been a real contest, I...
Entity
Categories: Con Artists
3, Report:
#100097
Posted Date:
Jul 22 2004
Famous Poet's Society ripoff scam, take your money, make you depressed and upset for life West Talent Oregon
I sent an original poem called Friends. About 2 or 3 weeks later I received a letter saying that they wanted my poem to be edited in one of their Famous poets books. I thought, how cool is that, I'm only 13 and people want my poem in their book! I had recently finished a semester ...
Entity
Categories: Corrupt Companies
4, Report:
#46168
Posted Date:
Feb 20 2003
Famous Poet's Society poetry scam, pay money, get entered into a contest take your money West Talent Oregon
I sent an original poem into a contest, because I was intrigued by the 1,000 dollar first place prize and many 500 dollar prizes. My poem was selected as one of the finalists I just had to edit it, sign a consent form and it would be published. I thought that was great and wanted ...
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Categories: Corrupt Companies