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Don't get caught in one of these scams
Claims need to be questioned...

It looks like we've created such an impact on the world, less than ethical claims are
being made by commercial enterprises that want to play a part in Mayoff family research.

In recent months I have been forwarded two questionable solicitations -
one derives much of its info from this website and is disseminated as spam.
The other one, sent as hardcopy through the postal service, is a total scam. Please check out both graphics on this page.

If you receive either of these invitations DO NOT PAY FOR THEIR SERVICES.

Ancestry.com Scam:
Reviewing their paragraph above beginning with "This includes:"

• There are no Mayoff records in the 1850 federal census.
• There are no Mayoff records in the Civil War Soldiers database.
• Gene Pool. What Gene Pool? Want the Family Tree? Click here.
• Mayoff Biographical or Genealogical records generally originate from
  family members or appear on Mayoff.com. Check them out on
  Mayoff.com or search Google for results - it's free.
• The only official and most complete family tree is on Mayoff.com and is
  private. It is only accessible by family members and it's free. Click here.
• Access to the Social Security Death Index (SSDI) is free and unrestricted at
  Ancestry.com. Currently you don't need to pay them for this service.

Unless you're researching other surnames, save your money - skip their membership fees after the free trial.

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Is the 2003 International Mayoff Family Yearbook is a fraud?
A yearbook celebrating the last 2000 years of Mayoff history
(See a copy of this company's ad at the bottom of the page)

• This is a generic publication with the surname changed to match that of the purchaser. (see BBB)
• Contributing Mayoff family members in conjunction with International
  Mayoff Family News.... Which Family Members? Not one Mayoff knowingly contributed anything.
• The last 2000 years of Mayoff history? Gimmee a break! Just tell me who Zelig's grandfather was?
• Only a short list of Mayoff names, addresses and phone numbers is provided. If you
  want a current list, get them for free at WhitePages.com and many other sites.
• I don't seem to recognize any of our cousins in the photo, do you?
• Esther Mayoff lived to 104 and holds the longevity record.
• I didn't know PQ Canada was one of the states. We all know Quebec has wanted
  to secede from Canada, but did I miss something? When was it annexed to the
  United States? And would the United States accept it?
• They've got the counts in all the states? There must be a lot of zeros!
• And the baptism records have got to be overwhelming. I can't believe they
  were able to assemble all of them into one single publication.
• Census records? There are no Mayoffs in any census records currently open for research.
• Oh, boy! Twenty-four databases. Try Google for a zillion.

Members of the Denver Better Business Bureau? Yup, they are. Here's what the BBB has to say about them: "Customers have experienced a range of problems, primarily about how the company's product is advertised and represented. Customers who purchase the product have alleged that it does not represent their specific family genealogy information. Customers allege that the company sends similar genealogy information to a wide range of customers. The BBB is concerned about the company's response to complaints, and although the company offers refunds, adjustments, or additional product to customers, many customers do not receive the promised adjustments in the BBB's timeframe. Based on these concerns, the BBB is reviewing the company's membership status."

The following is a quote regarding this company from nationally renown genealogical
researcher, author and publisher, James W. Tackitt, GRS,
"This is the same outfit that's been doing this for YEARS on every family "in the universe."
Kind of makes you mad that they can pull a scam like this."

Stay Away From This SCAM!!!
If you receive these or any other questionable offers please contact Art Mayoff so that
we can warn the family about those scams too. And of course when you discover legitimate
information about Mayoff exploits and accomplishments, please contact Art then too.