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<p>Hi Pam,</p>
<p>I thought it looked legit too. It's not, apparently. My teen librarian recognized this young man's name (Aaron Yang) immediately and said that there has been much discussion in Teen Librarian facebook groups about this "kid" and his apparent scam. One commenter on the facebook page Teen Services Underground said that they'd been getting this same letter/email since their library created a myspace page years ago. Participants in several FB groups have claimed that when told NO, the guy presenting himself as Aaron Yang presses the issue, spouts legalese, asks for the Director or a supervisor. Most recently, there was a push to report this to YALSA, who responded that it was out of their purview. He hits libraries nationwide with many, many librarians reporting in that they've gotten a letter or email from him. Many have gotten repeated attempts over a span of years. </p>
<p>For those who are wondering, here is the complete text of his email:</p>
<p> Hi,</p>
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<div>My name is Aaron Yang and I would to participate in the summer reading program for teens. Unfortunately, I live in the state of California, so I would really appreciate it if you can make an exception for me. </div>
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<div>The main reason I want to participate is because of IDDDYSRCC USA. It is for I Double Dog Dare You Summer Reading Challenge Contest USA. It was created 2 years ago by me and my friends. We had a semi-boring summer in 2014 and I came up with the idea. We all did the dare and I came in 2nd place last summer. It was so much fun and we kept doing it every year. Basically, we google search all the libraries in the USA and email every single one.</div>
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<div>What is IDDDYSRCC?
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<div>IDDDYSRCC is a contest, or dare, that was created by 2 middle schoolers in 2014. Now in high school, the dare has continued. The dare has been moved into a contest and there are now 5 people in it. Each year, a king and queen of IDDDYSRCC. In order to be eligible to be in the contest, members must be first initiated. There will be a test to see the ability of the member's common sense and credibility. During the contest, the contesters must outnumber the number of the libraries that the king and queen are doing. For example, if I did 5 libraries and the king did 7, I lose. These libraries must not be in California.</div>
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<div>How does the point system/rules work?</div>
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<div>At the beginning of the contest, each person is to keep a secret on how many libraries that person is doing. Everyone will reveal their secrets at the awards dinner and party. Each member must at least email 2 libraries in each state of USA. This year, Canada is added for more amusement. Here is the point system:</div>
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<div>1 point if the state is on the west coast of USA, excluding California.</div>
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<div>2 points if state is located in the mountain regions</div>
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<div>3 for midwestern states </div>
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<div>4 for east coast states</div>
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<div>5 for Hawaii, Alaska, or Canada</div>
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<div>Additional points:</div>
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<div>2 points if you win a prize drawing at a library on the west coast</div>
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<div>3 if you win a prize drawing at a library in mountain regions</div>
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<div>4 for midwestern area</div>
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<div>5 for east coast </div>
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<div>6 for Hawaii and Alaska, AND 7 total plus the 5 if library is located in Canada.</div>
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<div>10 points automatically if you win the grand prize at a library, counts only if you receive it! 20 for Canada!!!!</div>
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<div>Cant cajole a library to mail things? Beg them to mail at least something small, must have library name or address either on the item or envelope,box,package,etc.. and receive 5 points for trying. 5 for USA, 10 for Canada.</div>
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<div>Thanks,</div>
<div>Aaron</div>
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<pre>---<br />Katie Ester
Director
Shelby Township Library
51680 Van Dyke
Shelby Township, MI 48316
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<p>On 06/02/2016 10:18, Pam Withrow wrote:</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I got an email from a young man in California wanting to participate (long distance) in our Summer Reading Program. He is a member of the I Double Dog Dare You Summer Reading Challenge Contest. Does anyone have experience with this? It sounds legit, but I would like to hear from past participants.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: 'Monotype Corsiva'; color: #1f3864;">Pamela Withrow, Director</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif';">Forsyth Township Public Library</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif';">180 W. Flint St.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif';">Gwinn, MI 49841</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif';">906-346-3433</span></p>
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