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ILLEGAL, ILLEGAL, ILLEGAL Re: MAKE EXTRA $$$$

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From: Merlin
Date: Thu, 21 May 1998 00:00
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This is a form of chain letter and is highly illegal.  If something
sounds to good to be true, then, remember, it probably is!!!!!!!!
 
		-- Merlin


Ace In Aus wrote:
> 
> Ace In Aus wrote in message ...
> >
> >Ace In Aus wrote in message ...
> >>
> >>
> >>Want some $$$$$$???
> >>
> >>Here is the faster way for you to get extra cash.  It is simply, safe,
> >>and it really works. For $6 (U.S), 6 stamps, and about an hour of your
> >time,
> >>you could earn a year's salary in a month.
> >>
> >>Turn $6 into $60,000 in just 5 weeks!!!
> >>
> >>A little while back, I was browsing these newsgroups, just like
> >>you are now, and came across an article similar to this that said you
> >>could make thousands of dollars within weeks with only an initial
> >>investment of $6.00! So I thought, "Yeah, right, this must be a scam!"
> >>but like most of us, I was curious. Like most of us, I kept reading.
> >Anyway,
> >>it said that if
> >>you send $1.00 to each of the 6 names and addresses stated in the
> >>article, you could make thousands in a very short period of time. You then
> >>place
> >>your own name and address at the bottom of the list at #6, and post the
> >>article to at least 200 newsgroups. (There are about 22,000.) or e-mail
> >>them to friends, or e-mailing lists...
> >>No catch, that was it.
> >>Even though the investment was a measly $6, I had three questions that
> >>needed to be answered before I could get involved in this sort of thing.
> >>1.      IS THIS REALLY LEGAL?
> >>I called a lawyer first.  The lawyer was a little skeptical that I would
> >>actually make any money but he said it WAS LEGAL if I wanted to try it.
> >>I told him it sounded a lot like a chain letter but the details of the
> >>system (SEE BELOW) actually made it a legitimate legal business.
> >>2.      Would the Post Office be ok with this...?
> >>I called them: 1-800-725-2161 and they confirmed THIS IS ABSOLUTELY
> >>LEGAL!
> >>(See Title 18,h sections 1302 NS 1341 of Postal Lottery Laws). This
> >>clarifies the program of collecting names and addresses for a mailing
> >>list.
> >>3.      Is this moral?
> >>Well, everyone who sends me a buck has a good chance of getting A LOT
> >>of money ... a much better chance than buying a lottery ticket!
> >>So, having these questions answered, I invested EXACTLY $7.92 ... six
> >>$1.00 bills and six 32 cent postage stamps ... and boy am I glad I did!
> >>Within 7 days, I started getting money in the mail! I was shocked! I
> >>still figured it would end soon, and didn't give it another thought. But
> >the
> >>money just continued coming in. In my first week, I made about $20.00 to
> >>$30.00 dollars.  By the end of the second week I had a mad total of
> >>$1,000.00!
> >>In the third week I had over $10,000.00 and it was still growing. This is
> >>now my fourth week and I have made a total of just over $42,000.00 and
> >>it's still coming in.....
> >>It's certainly worth $6.00 and 6 stamps!
> >>So now I'm reposting this so I can make even more money!  The *ONLY*
> >>thing stopping *ANYONE* from enriching their own bank account is pure
> >>laziness!
> >>It took me all of 5 MINUTES to print this out, follow the directions,
> >>and begin posting to newsgroups.  It took me a mere 45 minutes to post
> >>to over 200 newsgroups.  And for this GRAND TOTAL investment of $ 7.92
> (US)
> >>and under ONE HOUR of my time, I have reaped an incredible amount of
> >>money
> >>--
> >>like nothing I've ever even heard of anywhere before!
> >>'Nuff said!
> >>Let me tell you how this works, and most importantly, why it works.
> >>Also, make sure you print a copy of this article now, so you can get the
> >>information off of it when you need it. The process is very simple and
> >>consists of THREE easy steps.
> >>============
> >>HOW IT WORKS
> >>============
> >>STEP 1:
> >>------
> >>Get 6 separate pieces of paper and write the following on each piece of
> >>paper:
> >>    PLEASE ADD ME TO YOUR MAILING LIST.
> >>    $1 US DOLLAR PROCESSING FEE IS ENCLOSED.
> >>(THIS IS KEY AS THIS IS WHAT MAKES IT LEGAL SINCE YOU ARE
> >>PAYING FOR AND
> >>LATER OFFERING A SERVICE).
> >>Now get 6 $1.00 bills and place ONE inside EACH of the 6 pieces of paper
> >>so the bill will not be seen through the envelope to prevent
> theft/robbery.
> >>Then, place one paper in each of the 6 envelopes and seal them. You
> >>should now have 6 sealed envelopes, each with a piece of paper stating
> >>the above phrase and an U.S. $1.00 bill.
> >>Mail the 6 envelopes to the following addresses:
> >>
> >>#1  Ace investments
> >>p.o.box 370 Greenacre
> >>2190 N.S.W
> >>AUSTRALIA
> >>#2  Matt Williams
> >>    5611 Willow Wood Ln
> >>    Dallas, TX 75225
> >>#3  Kathi Campbell
> >>    3254 St Joachim Ln
> >>    St. Ann, MO 63074
> >>#4  Jeff Kleiber
> >>    2613 South 94th St
> >>    West Allis, WI 53227
> >>#5  John Wu
> >>    866 Jackson Apt. 103
> >>    San Francisco, CA 94133
> >>#6 Jacqui Dunphy
> >>    8331 Fredericksburg Rd #1109
> >>    San Antonio, Tx 78229
> >>
> >>STEP 2: Now take the #1 name off the list that you see above, move the
> >>other names up (6 becomes 5, 5 becomes 4, etc.) and add YOUR Name as
> >>number 6 on the list.  (If you want to remain anonymous put a nickname,
> >>but the address MUST be correct. It, of course, MUST contain your
> >>country, state/district/area, zip code, etc! You wouldn't want your money
> >to
> >>fly
> >>away, wouldn't you?).
> >>STEP 3: Now post your amended article to at least 200 newsgroups.
> >>Remember that 200 postings are just a guideline. The more you post, the
> >>more money you make!
> >>Don't know HOW to post in the news groups? Well do exactly the
> >>following:
> >>------------------------------------------------------------------------
> >>HOW TO POST TO NEWSGROUPS FAST WITH YOUR WEB
> >>BROWSER:
> >>   The fastest way to post a newsletter: Highlight and COPY
> >>(Ctrl-C) the text of this posted message and PASTE (Ctrl-V) it into a
> >>plain text editor (as Wordpad) and save it. After you have made the
> >>necessary changes that are stated above, simply COPY (Ctrl-C) and PASTE
> >>(Ctrl-V)
> >>the text into the message composition window, after selecting a
> >>newsgroup, and post it! (Or you can attach the file, without writing
> >>anything to
> >>the message window.)
> >>------------------------
> >>------------------------------------------------------------------------
> >>If you have Netscape Navigator 3.0 do the following:
> >>1. Click on any newsgroup like normal, then click on 'TO NEWS'. This
> >>will bring up a box to type a message in.
> >>2. Leave the newsgroup box like it is, change the subject box to
> >>something flashy, something to catch the eye, as "$$$ NEED CASH $$$?
> >>READ HERE! $! $! $" Or "$$$! MAKE FAST CASH, YOU CAN'T LOSE! $$$". Or you
> >>can
> >>use my subject title.
> >>3. Now click on 'ATTACHMENTS'. Then click on 'ATTACH FILE'. Find your
> >>file on your Hard Disk (the one you saved from the text editor). Once
> >>you find it, click on it and then click 'OPEN' and 'OK'. You should now
> see
> >>your file name in the attachments box.
> >>4. Now click on 'SEND'/'POST'. You see? Now you just have 199 to go!
> >>(Don't worry, it's easy and quick once you get used to it.) NOTE: All
> >>the versions of Netscape Navigator's are similar to each other, so you'll
> >>have no problem to do this if you don't have Netscape Navigator 3.0.
> >>------------------------------------------------------------------------
> >>                                ! QUICK TIP!
> >>             (For Netscape Navigator 3.x and above)
> >>You can post this message to many newsgroups at a time, by simply
> >>selecting a newsgroup near the top of the screen, hold
> >>down the SHIFT, and then select a newsgroup near the bottom of the
> >>screen. All of the newsgroups in/between will be selected. After that, you
> >>follow/do the basic steps, stated below at this letter, except of step #1.
> >>You can go to the page stated below in this letter and click on a
> >>newsgroup to open up the newsgroups window. Once you've done this, in the
> >>same
> >>window go to 'OPTIONS', and then mark 'SHOW ALL NEWSGROUPS' and 'SHOW
> >>ALL MESSAGES'.
> >>Now you can see all the newsgroups and you can apply easier the above
> >>tip.
> >>------------------------------------------------------------------------
> >>        If you have MS Internet Explorer do the following:
> >>1. Go to the newsgroups and press 'POST AN ARTICLE'. To the new
> >>window type your headline in the subject area and then click in the
> >>large window below.
> >>There either PASTE your letter (which it's been copied from the text
> >>editor), or attach the file which contains it.
> >>2. Then click on 'SEND' or 'OK'. NOTE: All versions of MS Internet
> >>Explorer are similar to each other, so you won't have any problem doing
> >>this.
> >>GENERAL NOTES ON POSTING: A nice page where you'll find all the
> >>newsgroups if you want help is http://www.liszt.com/ (When you go to the
> >>home page, click on the link 'Newsgroup Directory'). But I don't think
> >>you'll have any problem posting because it's very easy once you've
> >>found the newsgroups. All these web browsers are similar. It doesn't
> >>matter which one you have. (But it makes it very easy if you have
> >>Netscape Navigator 3.0 or later. You may download it from the Internet if
> >>you
> >>don't have it.) You just have to remember the basic steps, stated below.
> >>BASIC STEPS FOR POSTING:
> >>1. Find a newsgroup and you click on it.
> >>2. You click on 'POST AN/NEW ARTICLE' or 'TO NEWS' or anything else
> >>similar to these.
> >>3. You type your flashy headline in the subject box.
> >>4. Now, either you attach the file containing your amended letter, or
> >>you PASTE the letter. (You have to COPY it from the text editor, of
> >>course, from before.)
> >>5. Finally, you click on 'SEND' or 'POST' or 'OK', whatever is there.
> >>------------------------------------------------------------------------
> >>**REMEMBER, THE MORE NEWSGROUPS YOU POST IN, THE MORE
> >>MONEY YOU WILL MAKE! BUT YOU HAVE TO POST A MINIMUM OF 200**
> >>That's it! You will begin receiving money from around the world within
> >>days! You may eventually want to rent a P.O.Box due to the large amount
> >>of mail you receive. If you wish to stay anonymous, you can invent a
> >>name to use, as long as the postman will deliver it.
> >>**JUST MAKE SURE ALL THE ADDRESSES ARE CORRECT. **
> >>-------------------------------------------------------------------------
> >>=================
> >>Now the WHY part:
> >>=================
> >>Out of 200 postings; say I receive only 5 replies (a very low example).
> >>So then I made $5.00 with my name at #6 on the letter. Now, each of the
> >>5 persons who just sent me $1.00 make the MINIMUM 200 postings, each
> >>with my name at #5 and only 5 persons respond to each of
> >>the original 5, that is another $25.00 for me, now those 25 each make
> >>200 MINIMUM posts with my name at #4 and only 5 replies each, I will
> >>bring in an additional $125.00! Now, those 125 persons turn around and
> post
> >>the MINIMUM 200 with my name at #3 and only receive 5 replies
> >>each, I will make an additional $626.00! OK, now here is the fun part,
> >>each of those 625 persons post a MINIMUM 200 letters with my name at #2
> >>and they each only receive 5 replies, that just made me $3,125.00! Those
> >>3,125 persons will all deliver this message to 200 newsgroups with my name
> >>at
> >>#1 and if still 5 persons per 200 newsgroups react I will receive
> >>$15,625,00!
> >>With an original investment of only $6.00! AMAZING!  And as I said 5
> >>responses is actually VERY LOW! Average are probable 20 to 30! So lets
> >>put those figures at just 15 responses per person. Here is what you will
> >>make:
> >>at #6 $15.00
> >>at #5 $225.00
> >>at #4 $3,375.00
> >>at #3 $50,625.00
> >>at #2 $759,375.00
> >>at #1 $11,390,625.00
> >>When your name is no longer on the list, you just take the latest
> >>posting in the newsgroups, and send out another $6.00 to names on the
> >>list, putting your name at number 6 again. And start posting again. The
> >>thing
> >>to remember is, do you realize that thousands of people all over the world
> >>are
> >>joining the internet and reading these articles everyday, JUST LIKE YOU
> >>are now!
> >>So can you afford $6.00 and see if it really works? I think so... People
> >>have said, "what if the plan is played out and no one sends you the
> >>money? So what! What are the chances of that happening when there are tons
> >>of new
> >>honest users and new honest people who are joining the internet and
> >>newsgroups everyday and are willing to give it a try? Estimates are at
> >>20,000 to 50,000 new users, every day, with thousands of those joining
> >>the actual Internet. Remember, play FAIRLY and HONESTLY and this will
> >>work. You just have to be honest.
> >>By the way, if you try to deceive people by posting the messages with
> >>your name in the list and not sending the money to the rest of the
> >>people already on the list, you will NOT get as much. Someone I talked to
> >>knew
> >>someone who did that and he only made about $150.00, and that's after
> >>seven or eight weeks! Then he sent the 6 $1.00 bills, people added him
> >>to their lists, and in 4-5 weeks he had over $10k. This is the fairest and
> >>most honest way I have ever seen to share the wealth of the world without
> >>costing anything but our time! You also may want to buy mailing and
> >>e-mail lists for future dollars. Make sure you print this article out
> >>RIGHT NOW, also. Try to keep a list of everyone that sends you money and
> >>always keep an eye on the newsgroups to make sure everyone is playing
> >>fairly.
> >>Remember that HONESTY IS THE BEST POLICY. You don't need to cheat the
> >>basic idea to make the money!
> >>GOOD LUCK to all and please play fairly and reap the huge rewards from
> >>this, which is tons of extra CASH. Please remember to declare your extra
> >>income. Thanks once again...
> >>===========================================================
> >>==========
> >>LEGAL? ? ? (Comments from Bob Novak who started this new version.)
> >>"People have asked me if this is really legal. Well, it is! You are
> >>using the Internet to advertise you business. What is that business? You
> >are
> >>assembling a mailing list of people who are interested in home based
> >>computer and online business and methods of generating income at home.
> >>Remember that people send you a small fee to be added to your mailing
> >>list. It is legal. What will you do with your list of thousands of names?
> >>Compile all of them into a database and sell them as "Mailing Lists"
> >>on the internet in a similar manner, if you wish, and make more money.
> >>How do you think you get all the junk mail that you do? Credit card
> >>companies, mail order, Utilities, anyone you deal with through the mail
> >>can sell your name and address on a mailing list, unless you ask them
> >>not to, in addition to there regular business, So, why not do the same
> >>with the list you collect. You can find more info about "Mailing Lists"
> >>on the internet using any search engine.
> >>." So, build your mailing list, keep good accounts, declare the
> >>income and pay your taxes. By doing this you prove your business
> >>intentions. Keep an eye on the newsgroups and when the cash has stopped
> >>coming (that means your name is no longer on the list), you just take
> >>the latest posting at the newsgroups, send another $6.00 to the names
> >>stated on the list, make your corrections (put your name at #6) and start
> >>posting again.
> >>===========================================================
> >>NOTES:
> >>*1. In some countries, the export of the country's exchange is illegal.
> >>But you can get the license to do this from the post office, explaining
> >>the above statements (that you have an online business,
> >>etc.  You may have to pay an extra tax, but that's OK, the amount of the
> >>incoming money is HUGE! And as I said, a few countries have that
> >>restriction.
> >>*2. You may want to buy mailing and e-mail lists for future dollars. (Or
> >>Database or Spreadsheet software.)
> >>*3. If you're really not sure or still think this can't be for real,
> >>please print a copy of this article and pass it along to someone who
> >>really needs the money, and see what happens.
> >>*4. You should start getting responses within 1-2 weeks.
> >>
> >>
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> >
> >
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From: Merlin <merlin@Exodus.sword.com>
Subject: ILLEGAL, ILLEGAL, ILLEGAL  Re: MAKE EXTRA $$$$
Date: 1998/05/21
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