This is interesting. Never open any attachment unless you're certain it's not a scam-- trust everyone already knows that. However, I'm quite sure there's no harm in clicking on a link, as you're not downloading anything. So, I clicked on the link in Willem's post, above:
www.us-itc.org. This took me to an official-looking page. Then I looked up the USITC, which is apparently a real organization, and I clicked on the link for that and got the same exact web page. Well, almost: the url of the real USITC is usitc.org, and the link from Willem's post is us-itc.org (comparing url's, as Mr. Davis suggested.)
What's going on? I don't know. But the odd email address from Beatrice (
breiter@usitcl.co) which doesn't match what one would expect from a real USITC (sample email address can be seen here:
http://usitc.org/ContactUs; they end in usitc.org) coupled with the odd url might mean (well, probably does mean) that this is a duplicate website meant to lure one in and then, eventually, get some juicy info from the award recipient, who'll most likely not get rewarded as expected.
Pretty darn tricky.
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Don Dalton
Chester VT
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Original Message:
Sent: 04-09-2019 17:21
From: Delwin Fandrich
Subject: US Institute of Trade & Commerce
In 99.999999999999% of the time these things are both bogus and dangerous. All the rest of the times they are legitimate. Take your choice. Personally, I think my chances of winning the PowerBall lottery are better. And I haven't bought a ticket.
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[Delwin D] Fandrich] [RPT]
[Piano Design & Manufacturing Consultant]
[Fandrich Piano Co., Inc.]
[Olympia] [WA]
[360-515-0119]
Original Message:
Sent: 04-09-2019 08:09
From: Peter Grey
Subject: US Institute of Trade & Commerce
Wim,
I would not touch this with a ten foot pole. Don't fall for it. I could ruin your computer.
If it seems too good to be true...it probably is.
Pwg
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Peter Grey
Stratham NH
603-686-2395
pianodoctor57@gmail.com
Original Message:
Sent: 04-09-2019 01:33
From: Willem Blees
Subject: US Institute of Trade & Commerce
Did anyone else get a post from this outfit?
Beatrice Reiter - US Institute of Trade & Commerce <breiter@usitcl.co>
Blees Piano recognized by US Institute of Trade & Commerce
On behalf of the US Institute of Trade & Commerce, I wanted to let you know that Blees Piano has been recognized for an unique distinction. Our panel of industry executives and consultants oversees a survey commissioned by the USITC on various categories and determines which companies meet and exceed the industry benchmarks that have been set forth. Further details on this selection can be viewed on our website including the press release that was produced for this occasion (which is not distributed till mutual review is complete). To review the details and the accompanying press release please go to www.us-itc.org and enter the Reference digits UXKMBW on the top right corner of the homepage. Or the link below will take you to the appropriate page directly. https://us-itc.org/award/benefit/b_id/UXKMBW
I don't want to open any links, but it looks like they want me to buy a fancy plaque.
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Willem "Wim" Blees, RPT
Mililani, HI 96789
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