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Thread #113216   Message #2404824
Posted By: Peace
04-Aug-08 - 09:39 AM
Thread Name: Have I hit the big time?
Subject: RE: Have I hit the big time?
The following appeared on another forum (found with a google of

heritagemusicawards


"Hi all, we just recieved a forwarded email from our good mate Joe Pop,it seems there is a music awards at the London Hilton Hotel 28th July, we have done some checking and cant find anything about this event. there are quite a few London Hiltons but so far we have drawn a blank. It may be legit but it could also be a scam, we have emailed the people to find out a bit more
The email is below,
Any idea's, comments.

M & J xx

We the representative for the London Heritage Music Awards (which is

Based in the UK) and also we are a music promoter and we have promoted various

Artiste . We have a music festival and awards night .we are inviting you to come be among

the artiste who would be performing on the 21th of July 2008.This event is

Taking place at the Hilton international Hotel here in London.



We like you to cooperate with us by sending us more details about you. We

Want an accurate preparation from you.This great events comes up annually here in the UK.

We are motivated and supported by some great sponsors of music here in the United Kingdom.
The Heritage Music Awards sponsors has prepared a check of about

10,000pounds for you as compensation to your service. We pay directly to

Managers or artist involved in this great event.

We shall send you document and keep you posted as soon as you honor our

Invitation. You will be given the privileged to sell some CDs. All necessary

Arrangement will be made towards your arrival. All Invited guests are to

Arrive a week before the commencement of the awards."


Notice how cleverly it is disguised so as not to be mistaken for the one in the USA. Damn--when I read crap like this I have trouble not sinking into despair for the English language.