The Decline and Fall of Civilization
Wow. So I recieved an e-mail from a company I run my IRA through. After reading it, I became suspicious. First, because they appear to be asking me for forms I am sure I have filled out and sent, and secondly because of the incredibly poor grammer typical of a phishing attmept. So, I forwarded the e-mail to the company as a heads up that someone may be using their information for phishing..

They wrote back telling me that indeed it was a legitimate e-mail, actually from them. I am just flabbergasted. If a reputable brokerage can't find applicants with a reasonable command of the language, then really, what are we coming to?

Here is a copy of the e-mail.


> Dear client:
>
> We are writing to inform you that your account
is restricted from doing business due to missing
the following paperwork:
>
> - IRA Online Service Agreement
> - IRA Beneficiary Designation Form
>
> The forms needed attached. For us to release
your account, please print the attached files,
complete, sign and send them back to us by email,
fax or mail.
>

>
> Please be noted that fail to submit the
required account paperwork before 6/15/07 will result in
cancellation of your account.
>
> Thank you.
>
> Should you have any additional questions,
suggestions, or comments please feel free to contact
us.