>I got a letter in the mail....return address read:
>
>Indemnification Department
>Office Center
>1285 Ave of the Americas, 35th Floor
>NY, NY blah blah blah
>
>
>The typeset reminded me of letters from the IRS - turns out, inside it was an extension offer for Inside MS Access for $97. (however, I've never subscribed to it!)
>
>They told me I was under no obligation to pay for issues I've received. That would be great - had I ever received any issues!
>
>Do they actually believe that this will nudge someone to pay??? Good lord...
>
>Kevin

While I might be amazed by the stupidity of a significant portion of the human race, these folks make money by actually counting on it.

For example, how many times can one go to the same website and always win a prize for being the 1,000,000th visitor?