As more people have become aware of their existing scams, it seams that Picture.com has come up with a new avenue of generating revenue - by tugging at peoples heart strings/playing on fears of offsprings financial security. There is no long term money to be made from this for them so I'm guessing they are going for the quick buck on this one. here is the text of the letters/emails they are sending out:
'The Editors at Picture.com have developed an exceptional offer that they are excited to bring to you. This is an opportunity that you should discover to be quite unique and very interesting, designed especially for the artist in you.
Around the holidays many of us take pictures of our children and grandchildren that are cherished for a lifetime and are more precious with each passing season. Pictures are more than just a photograph. They are moments frozen in time, never to be replicated again--a timeless treasure, so to speak.
This year, Picture.com has developed a program to bring you this unique offer. In addition to placing your timeless treasure in your prized photo album, submit it to the International Open Amateur Children's Photography Contest. You never know, your photograph could be the next $10,000 winner! Wouldn't you just love to have that money for your child's future?
Simply submit your photograph here. A digital photo is preferred, but if you need to send your entry though the mail, please send it to the International Library of Photography, 3600 Crondall Lane, Suite 101-4651, Owings Mills, Maryland 21117. Your photo should be unmounted and 8 x 10 or smaller.
The Editors have worked hard on this opportunity for you and they look forward to your participation.
Sincerely,
Jeffrey Bryan
Contest Director'
I'd imagine the usual fee's apply if you want to see your darling children in any printed material or if you want a prize winners spitoon. don't say you weren't warned....
'The Editors at Picture.com have developed an exceptional offer that they are excited to bring to you. This is an opportunity that you should discover to be quite unique and very interesting, designed especially for the artist in you.
Around the holidays many of us take pictures of our children and grandchildren that are cherished for a lifetime and are more precious with each passing season. Pictures are more than just a photograph. They are moments frozen in time, never to be replicated again--a timeless treasure, so to speak.
This year, Picture.com has developed a program to bring you this unique offer. In addition to placing your timeless treasure in your prized photo album, submit it to the International Open Amateur Children's Photography Contest. You never know, your photograph could be the next $10,000 winner! Wouldn't you just love to have that money for your child's future?
Simply submit your photograph here. A digital photo is preferred, but if you need to send your entry though the mail, please send it to the International Library of Photography, 3600 Crondall Lane, Suite 101-4651, Owings Mills, Maryland 21117. Your photo should be unmounted and 8 x 10 or smaller.
The Editors have worked hard on this opportunity for you and they look forward to your participation.
Sincerely,
Jeffrey Bryan
Contest Director'
I'd imagine the usual fee's apply if you want to see your darling children in any printed material or if you want a prize winners spitoon. don't say you weren't warned....