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We receive email scams all the time like the one below. According to many sources on the web this is a scam that tries to get you to pay for an award.  Watch for this scam. I am posting an example of one we received below. Notice at the bottom of this email it claims you can opt out. You cannot.

Earlier this year, I sent a notification email to you recognizing that Smoker Smith & Association had been selected for the 2009 Best of Hershey Award in the Auditing Services category.

In recognition of your achievement, a 2009 Best of Hershey Award has been designed for display at your place of business. You may arrange to have your award sent directly to Smoker Smith & Association by following the simple steps on the 2009 Best of Hershey Award order form. Simply copy and paste this link into your browser to receive your award:

http://www.uscaaward.com/ACA2G-JX5B

Each year, the US Commerce Association (USCA) identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.

Also, a copy of the press release publicizing the selection of Smoker Smith & Association has been posted on our website . The USCA hereby grants Smoker Smith & Association a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, distribute, and display this press release in any media formats and through any media channels.

An Award Code has been assigned to your company that can be used on our website for quick access to your award information and press release.

Your Award Code is: CA2G-JX5B

Sincerely,

Ashley Carter
Selection Committee Chair
US Commerce Association

The intended recipient of this notification is the Marketing Director for Smoker Smith & Association. If you have received this email in error please forward it to the intended recipient. If you do not wish to receive further advertisements from Best of Hershey Award Program, please mail a written request to: USCA, 2020 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC 20006 or simply click to opt-out

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