From Gawker. Really, I'm kicking myself for not coming up with this years ago! A fake Conde Nasty: I could so pull that off! I even have a Birkin (don't tell the Tax People, they'll probably seize it). I'm wondering if this is the "bad sheep" of the Simpson family, the one who doesn't take orders from Daddy. If so, go her.

From: Laura Morgan
Sent: Friday, May 12, 2006 1:04 PM
To:
Subject: FAKE ALERT

Hello Everyone-

There is a woman running around impersonating JANE’s Fashion Director, Kusum Lynn. She’s been asking for concert tickets, movie premiere access, etc. If you receive any requests for Kusum Lynn, please contact Shelly Ridenour in NY (xxxx@condenast.com) or me in LA (xxxx@condenast.com) to make sure it is a legitimate request.

We believe the woman requesting access in Kusum’s name is Janice Simpson. She has created an email account that says something like condenastonline.com. She is NOT from Conde Nast. Below is her bogus email signature. If you hear from this person, please let us know and do not give her access to any events.

THIS WOMAN IS A FAKE:
Janice Simpson
Special Events Manager
Conde Nast Publications
4 Times Square
New York, NY 10036
(212)286-XXXX

Thanks. Laura

JANE
West Coast Bureau Chief
6300 Wilshire Blvd.
7th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90048
323.951.XXXX – phone
323-951-XXXX – fax
xxxx@condenast.com