Scam Type
Vanity Award Scam
Business Name Used
Best of City Awards
Date Reported
Sep 21, 2022
Victim Postal Code
59105
Total Dollars Lost
0
Scam Description
I received this email stating I was chosen as the best in my industry in a nearby city to where I’m located. The email used my Business name, the industry my business is part of and a nearby city to where my business is located that is part of my service area. This is what the email says, with the Business Name, Industry, and City removed and replaced with generic information in all caps within **.
We are happy to announce that **BUSINESS NAME** has been selected as the Winner for the 2022 Best of **CITY** Awards in the category of **INDUSTRY**. Notice to other winners in **CITY** is happening over the next few weeks. The entire list of winners will be posted on our website after all recipients have been contacted.
The **CITY** Award Program purpose to support and offer public recognition of the contributions of businesses and organizations in and around **CITY**. It is your option to have us send you one of the 2022 Awards that have been designed for display at your business. As an Award recipient, there is no membership obligation. We just ask each Award recipient to pay the cost of their awards. The revenue generated by the **CITY** Award Program helps to pay for local business support and partnership programs.
There are several award types, sizes and shipping options. We can also supply you with a digital award image, made during the award production process, at no extra charge for use on your website or social marketing.
ID Code: ZRB-DU52
For details and more information please view our website:
2022 Best of **CITY** Awards – **INDUSTRY**
If you are unable to view the link above, please copy and paste the following into your web browser:
http://**CITY**.accolade-city.com/szrbdu52_**BUSINESS NAME**
