The people claim to be a very prestigious company with a social site among business professionals.

In the USA the phone number is 1+877-650-2140

and 1+631-650-2140

This is a terrible scam working by phone and by the internet. They asked me for $200 dollars from my credit card to give me services and ended earning US$2,000 from my card. I already reported the situation.

Hi,

Scam has definitely hit Asia...spoke to someone called Andrew Carr at Stanford..aggressive rude and a real pig of a guy.  All up paid US$1500 for a letter and stupid plaque.  Andrew the low life MF tried to get another US$995 from me...I complained and the price dropped to $395 and my monthly charges waived forever...I told him to shove off and I have alerted my CC to accept no more billings.  If anyone wants to see the mail from this jerk, just let me know

Well I don't know but I purchased 2 yr membership and I received everything they promised and even embellished better then info I gave:-)))no complaints there!.....

I just had a conversation with Deborah Willes.Im so shocked that they could find me in Singapore!!i must disseminate this to all Singaporeans!Its dangerous!At first she will compliment u n next for more details n lastly will ask for your credit card no.Dont believe whatever she said!!Stupid bunch of Losers!
So beware!!This scam has hit Asia now!

can anyone please help me .. I was stupid and got into the gold thing how can i get out? they keep charging me please help

That's the number she gave me - Sarah Naely! Everyone be cautious

I'm in South Africa, and got a call from Stanford today. When I asked whether payment could not rather be made over a secure online connection Sarah Naely, the rep said absolutely not - their company has such a great reputation that it was impossible to refuse my credit card details on the phone. I told her I would not hand over anything without a thorough google search, and she told me because I had not paid, I would not have ANY access to their site. Then I found all of this.
It's a vanity press thing, and as such a rip-off. Linked In should be a lot more responsible about this!

Good on you.

Well Done.  They do get a little toey don't they? When they offered free tickets I said nothing is for free. He just kept on and on. I kept sending him off the track and he lost the place in the script he was reading. Geez I'm fantastic, and all as I said really was hello.  I felt like I was going to be ruler of the world.  What small business wants 60,000 people ringing and emailing you. Blahh.
It really is a vanity scam and they keep taking money out of your account forever apparently.  When he first called I said I was busy and to call back later.  He said will you promise to answer? I said why should I promise to answer my own phone? He said so many people don't. I said I am busy thank you goobye. He called back and that is when the above happened.  Keep you account details to yourself.

I got a phone call out of the Blue.  Was yours about Stanford WHos Who?  If not be careful of this phone call as well.

I think a friend got quite a sum of money ripped off out of her account. No trace. I think they sell the information to marketing companies.  Cancel all your very personal information off linked in.  Very New York accent.  OMG how wonderful are you! You will qualify for our platinum to of the listing because you are so unbelievable.....That's the only truthful thing they said the unbelievable.  What I can't figure out is how they get  your phone number.  Either friends mistakenly give it out thinking they are doing you a favour or there is collusion with Linked In.  I sent a message to linked in about 6 days ago and still haven't had a reply.  Avoid Stanford whos who at all costs.  I alerted every bank I'm involved with.  I don't know how to tell my friend as it is hard to say, guess what you've been stung.  Thank goodness I wised up overnight couln't sleep rang my bank and put an alert and they will dispute the payment and I will have saved my money.  I should always go with my gut.  I felt uneasy during the call.  Actually I said I was busy and to call another time.  They said are you sure you will answer.  I should have wised up then.  Oh well.  I learnt a lesson and didn't loose any money just my pride. Because I was uneasy I looked up on the internet under scams and there it was. "John Carter" had also promised to send me an email within 10 mins.  NOTHING!.......BE CAREFUL EVERYONE PLEASE.

Another would be victim today (me).
I received a call today from +1 (631) 383-6036 NY, USA
She wanted to ask me questions but I dismissed her quickly.

Received at work a fax from Presidential Who's Who this number 718-707-6638 was listed as a contact number for their Chief Operations Officer.  I hate junk faxes.  If you call the number to be removed boom you're added on to others.

Mate!

I got a call yesterday in Sydney.

All sweet stuff and how great I am etc etc.

Then start selling me memebership, i asked them to send me some details on email. They hung up
never heard back

hello, i have had a similar experience, except i authorised a payment of $199 and they took $1089NZ. i didnt realize until i noted the full amount a few days later, tried to cancel,etc. to no avail.  Took it up with credit card company, but no joy.  very frustrating and silly of me!  i have seen 1 person got a refund.  they should be paid gold to share how they managed that, regards

total scam
from The Australian Register of Who's Who

Profile coordinator - Lisa Smith
F 02 8078 6030

Received a call from these guys just a while ago. I played along.giving every bit of information the guy sought. Credentials, professional details, affiliations, interests what have you. During the call, I did pretend that I was unable to hear him clearly and he had to repeat his sales story (much to his chagrin). He grew desperate with every passing minute and every time he did I plodded on, reviving his enthusiasm. The bloke offered me everything- round the world tickets (I said fantastic); networking with 70,000 members (I said wow), membership where I could write articles for the Industry ( I said just what the doctor ordered). And then again I pretended not to follow what he was saying (By now he was talking of membership fees).

He then announces how I could update my resume with my latest achievement (my acceptance to stanford whos who) like I care a hoot. Asks me my address, I spell it out, repeat umpteen times and he gives me his address. Oh how credible. I am a WHOS WHO.

I offer you an annual membership or life..the choice is yours - he goes.
I opt for life...can I have your credit card details? we accept master.visa or amex. I said Master...and then I tell him 'Can you send me a email so I can ratify'. His reaction is pathetic- HE IS YELLING I am a Phd from Harvard and am sitting here at 10.30 in the night in New York trying to fill in your details and you give me everything but ur card details?

I say- unfortunately thats the only thing I cant give u...he rambles unmentionables..I keep quiet.

Phone goes dead..

A while later I have a voice mail and it goes...HEY YOU BLAH BLAH (thats supposed to my name) whatever ur name is- you place an order for lifetime membership and dont pay. I reject You..of all our members, there is no one like you. KEEP AWAY -hangs up.


Do these guys think they can fool everyone? Honestly, is there no way to curb these impostors?


I am glad I made it to his STANFORD WHOS WHO. I am now an official celebrity, but I am now rejoicing in the misery of this moron who spoke to me 35 minutes for nothing. My day's made.

Dont fall for anyone that solicits your credit card details over the phone.

Think on your feet..

cheers

I actually purchased the gold membership 2 yrs ago.. And my buisness double because of it

Mine said my information was received and accepted, then asked for my information.  I'd bet people must be falling for this scam, as it has been around for a while!  Caller ID was blocked, and had MY telephone number at the top, as if I sent it to myself.

Yep got me hook line and sinker. Appealled to my bloody ego. Trying to recover via my bank and USA Better Business Bureau. They Basta$$$$ will not reply to calls, FAXs, emails, contacts via their site. The two round the world for 2 airfares suckered me. Its oh so true. If it sounds too good to be true it probably is.

ATTN: Presidential Who's Who and/or Frank Ciaccio.....

Please contact me at 609+ 276+7733 regarding the court judgment I have against Presidential Who's Who.

This place is the biggest scam ever...all they do is put you in a book...who really freakin looks at this book? NO ONE!!!! and they are actually located in east islip, ny (long island) not manhattan as the website says.  they are living large off of everyone else's hard earned $$$...and good luck getting any of it back!!!  Try calling and reporting to the Better Business Bureau... sorry for all who were ripped off by the $1000's of dollars. :(

Hello David, i had a similar experience. first Alysha Antonelli and then Blake Davis.  I have managed to ring some concessions from him ((dropping the monthly $9 fee) and in writing, recording that there is no further fee outstanding.  i must admit I was attracted by the 2 airline tickets, which would be worth the money.  i have asked them to send me a list of participating airlines,  and hotels and have had no reply yet.  i can see the vouchers could be useful if you lived in the USA, but beyond there, probably not.  It's also very poor form not to send the information in writing and to apply pressure that this is you only opportunity.  You can access individuals once you join and have a code.  I'm not convinced it is a scam, since the site does exist, but as you say, for a small biz, there are better ways to advertise.  i am still likely to try and go through my banks 'fraudulent disputed transactions"

hello yvonne, sounds a familiar sory, and right where i am at this moment. i liked davids reply, very sensible.  can you please tell me, did you use the voucher and actually reveive 2 round the world tickets.  for the money spent, even that woiuld be worthwhile.  i have requested a list of participating aorlines and hotles, but they have not answered.  i live in NZ and i guess Air NZ dont recognize them.  i dont know how you would reply to me, but happy for you to use my biz email: info@bushsandandsea.co.nz. many thanks

Got the same phone call this morning from Stanford Whos Who. When they wanted my bank card details I told them no, send me something in writing first so that I can verify who you are. Never had any intention to pay just wanted to have a bit of fun with them and waste their time. They have tried to fax but I said I didn't receive anything. Now they have emailed me the lnformation. The first person I spoke to was Alysha Antonelli and the email was from Kate West the Customer Service Supervisor. Address is 410 Park Ave 15th Floor New York 10022. Email: stanfordwhoswho@aol.com. Have a look at their website www.stanfordwhoswho.com. It all looks alright but you can't get into the individual's details. Even if it was real what can a local real estate agent or small business possibly achieve from this service.
Be careful, IF IT SOUNDS TO GOOD TO BE TRUE, IT'S MOST LIKELY NOT TRUE.

THE BEST WAY TO NETWORK IS THRU SMART ADVERTISING, FRIENDS AND CLIENTS.
Just think about what you want to achieve out of your business & what you need to do to get there. Make a plan of attack with procedures for each year. Remember Rome wasn't built in a day. Your business will be successful with patience and well thought out plan.

Good Luck.

Don't go near this one -- it is an out-and-out scam.  They take your personal info for a "free listing" using a name of a who's who that sounds legit but doesn't exist as far as I can tell.  They then follow up with a call (under a different company name) and play to your ego to get your credit card info and charge you for listing your info in a vanity who's who marked by dubious grammar, bad spelling, lax accuracy and with ZERO prestige.  And good luck getting them to stop charging your credit card for whatever nonsense they claim you agreed to.  They are ruthless once they get a hold of your credit card info.

I got one too, in Melbourne lat April 2010. Same initials - JC - but this one was a guy, Joe Cousins and the phone number was  0011 163 1650 2140 2325. I was completely sucked in until he mentioned the payment - my antenna went up immediately. All other details are the same.

I just received the same faI just received the same fax.  Glad I googled before I Completed the form.  Thanks everyone!

I've got a phone number for Stanford Who's Who - it's 001116316502140.  I don't know if it's a scam or not, but they rang me and I fell for it.  They taken $400+ out of our credit card and they have said they will be taking $12 a month til 2013 however I didn't know about the $12 a month until I got their mail.  I've sent emails to try and stop the process but no one answers.  I've rung VISA card and all they could advise is to close down that credit card and get a new one.

They did send the air flights though and a password to get into their website where you can update your products and services/awards etc but my husband wants to shut it down, but they have done what they said they would - I've just got to work out how to stop the process.  I've left a message on the answering machine on the phone number above.  Will let you know what happens.

Ditto to all the above...