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the word.


globalcafe wrote:
> 
> I'M NOT JOKING THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY
> BUT, DON'T TAKE MY WORD FOR IT JUST TRY IT.  IT ONLY TAKES
> A FEW MINUTES.
> 
> I saw an article in an internet newsgroup telling me I could make
> $50,000 within a month for an investment of only $5.
> 
> I thought it  was a huge joke. I spoke  to my other college friends,
> and they all agreed it  was some kind of scam. I  can't stand scams,
> because usually someone gets burned, and I didn't want it to be me. Of
> course, I rejected the idea at  first. after a short period of  about
> two weeks,  I thought  : "I have already  heard of such things.  But
> on the Internet?!?!? ". I decided  that even if I had to throw $5 into
> the fire, I wouldn't  mind it that much, and gave it a try.  After all
> I needed a LOT more than five dollars.
> 
> One week later,  I began receiving money  -- every day!  I could not
> believe it! Soon, hundreds,  and then thousands of dollars began to
> roll in. Within 6 weeks, I  had received a total of $47,326!  It came
> from everywhere in  the world. My bank account has changed its "-"
> into a big "+" (++++)!!!
> 
> If you follow the three steps  below, there is no reason why the  same
> shouldn't  happen  to you!  This  is a  legitimate investment
> opportunity. You  invest $5,  and you  receive a return on  your
> investment. So  does the next  investor. NOT ILLEGAL, NOT A CHAIN
> LETTER-PERFECTLY LEGITIMATE.
> 
> If you are not interested, then don't participate, but please
> print this article and pass it on to someone who may be interested, so
> they can take advantage.
> 
> The procedure is simple:
> 
>  1) Write your name and address, an  e-mail address, and the name of
> the newsgroup where you learned of this on 5 sheets of paper. Below
> that, write the words, "Please add me to  your list." Fold  $1 note
> or bank draft or money order  in each  piece of paper and send them to
> the following 5 addresses.:
> 
> 1. Landon
>     #1 Lakeway Drive
>     Conroe, Texas 77304  USA
> 
> 2. Beyond Technology
>     5641 Apgar Street
>     Houston, Texas 77032  USA
> 
> 3. Daniel DeKonty
>     Lee College #88
>     1120 N. Ocoee Street
>     Cleveland,  TN  37320  USA
> 
> 4. Don Noel
>     222 NE Dogwood St #C103
>     Issaquah, WA 98027 USA
> 
> 5. Arthur Davis
>     3352 Broadway Blvd Ste. 474
>     Garland, TX 75043 USA
> 
>    2) Now remove the top name from the list, and move the other four
> names up. In other words,  #5 becomes #4 and so on. Put your name as
> the  fifth one on the list.   Use a simple text editor such as Notepad
> in your "accessories" window (If you have  MS-Windows),or DOS  editor.
> In fact, any editor will do.
> 
>    3) Post  the article to at  least 200 newsgroups.  There are
> 17,000, so it shouldn't  be hard  to find  that many.   Try posting to
> as  many newsgroups as you can,   and the bigger the newsgroup is,
> the more people are to see your message!
> 
> You  are now  in  the an order services business, and should start
> seeing returns within a week or two.   Of course,  the more newsgroups
> you post to, the greater your return is.  If you  wish to remain
> anonymous, you may use a psuedonym, call yourself  "The Manager", "The
> Boss", whatever but make sure your address is correct.
> 
> Now, here is why the system works:
> 
>    -Of every  200 posts  I made, I  received 5  responses. Yes,  only
> 5. You make $5 for every 200 posts with your name at #5.
> 
>    -Each person who  sent you $1 now also  makes 200 additional
> postings with your name at #4. ie. 1000 postings. On average
> therefore, 50 people will send you  $1 with your name at #4.  $50.
> 
>    -Your 50 new agents make 200 postings each with your name at #3 or
> 10,000 postings.  Average return  500 people  = $500.  They make  200
> postings  each with  your name  at #2=100,000 postings=5000 return at
> $1 each=$5000.
> 
>    -Finally, 5,000 people  make 200 postings with  your name at #1 and
> you get a return  of $50,000 before your  name drops off the list. AND
> THATS IF  EVERYONE DOWN THE LINE MAKES 200 POSTINGS! Total income in
> one cycle=$55,000.
> 
>   From time to  time, when you see your name  no longer on the list,
> you take the  latest  posting  that appears  in  the newsgroups, and
> send out another $5,  and put your  name at #5, and start posting
> again. Remember, 200 postings is only a guideline. the more you post,
> the greater the return.
> 
>    Lets review  why  you should do this.  THE ONLY COST IS  $5.
> Anyone can afford $5  for such an effortless investment with such
> SPECTACULAR RETURNS.
> 
>    Some people have said to me,  "what happens if the scheme is played
> out and no one sends me any money?  "Big Deal, so you lose $5-but what
> are the chances of that happening ?? Do you Realize that  NOBODY cares
> for  the LEGAL chance  of winning such  a BIG  money as  50,000.00
> $$$$ ????  and all for  a microscopic investment of five  separate
> dollars? just think of all  of the new  Internet users that  join the
> net every day!!!
> 
>    There are  millions of internet  users, and millions  of new net
> surfers every  month !!!  This is the  great plus of the Internet,
> people all over the world can hear you and listen carefully if you
> talk reasonably.  Everyone  will take that chance !  I agree,  If  it
> wasn't the  Internet,  and  was a small circle  of people,  the chance
> wouldn't have  been so small.  the amount of money had to be 200 times
> bigger,  and the chances were zero.  It wouldn't succeed.
> 
>    But here, on the Internet, it is a giant village,  where new
> thousands of members join in every day ! you CAN'T lose !!!!
> 
>    Remember- read the instructions  carefully, and play fairly.
> That's the  only way this will  work. Get a printout  so you can refer
> back to this article easily.
> 
>    Try to  keep a  list of  everyone that  sends you  money and always
> keep an eye on the  postings to make sure everyone is playing fairly.
> You know where your name should be.
> 
>    REMEMBER-HONESTY IS  THE BEST  POLICY.  YOU  DO NOT  NEED TO CHEAT
> THIS  IDEA TO  MAKE MONEY!!   BESIDES,NOT  PLAYING THE GAME  FAIRLY
> IS ILLEGAL.SO  LET'S  BE  REASONABLE AND  PLAY FAIRLY,SO WE CAN ALL
> ENJOY THE INTERNET GOLD MINE.
> 
> GOOD LUCK TO YOU ALL, and  remember, play fair and you'll win,  I
> don't want to mention what might happen to those who won't.   AND
> AGAIN, SEE YOU NEXT  TIME  WITH SOMETHING  YOU WANTED FOR A LONG TIME
> !!!
> 
> --
> The opinions expressed in this message are my own personal views and
> do not reflect the official views of Microsoft Corporation

globalcafe (guest@www.mtx-palace.globalcafe.ch) wrote:

: I'M NOT JOKING THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY
: BUT, DON'T TAKE MY WORD FOR IT JUST TRY IT.  IT ONLY TAKES
: A FEW MINUTES.

: I saw an article in an internet newsgroup telling me I could make
: $50,000 within a month for an investment of only $5.

NOT!!!


   Postal Inspection Service
   
   Chain Letters
     _________________________________________________________________
   
   A chain letter is a "get rich quick" scheme that promises that your
   mail box will soon be stuffed full of cash if you decide to
   participate. You're told you can make thousands of dollars every month
   if you follow the detailed instructions in the letter.
   
   A typical chain letter includes names and addresses of several
   individuals whom you may or may not know. You are instructed to send a
   certain amount of money--usually $5--to the person at the top of the
   list, and then eliminate that name and add yours to the bottom. You
   are then instructed to mail copies of the letter to a few more
   individuals who will hopefully repeat the entire process. The letter
   promises that if they follow the same procedure, your name will
   gradually move to the top of the list and you'll receive money -- lots
   of it.
   
   There's at least one problem with chain letters. They're illegal if
   they request money or other items of value and promise a substantial
   return to the participants. Chain letters are a form of gambling, and
   sending them through the mail (or delivering them in person or by
   computer, but mailing money to participate) violates Title 18, United
   States Code, Section 1302, the Postal Lottery Statute. (Chain letters
   that ask for items of minor value, like picture postcards or recipes,
   may be mailed, since such items are not things of value within the
   meaning of the law.)
   
   Recently, high-tech chain letters have begun surfacing. They may be
   disseminated over the Internet, or may require the copying and mailing
   of computer disks rather than paper. Regardless of what technology is
   used to advance the scheme, if the mail is used at any step along the
   way, it is still illegal.
   
   The main thing to remember is that a chain letter is simply a bad
   investment. You certainly won't get rich. You will receive little or
   no money. The few dollars you may get will probably not be as much as
   you spend making and mailing copies of the chain letter.
   
   Chain letters don't work because the promise that all participants in
   a chain letter will be winners is mathematically impossible. Also,
   many people participate, but do not send money to the person at the
   top of the list. Some others create a chain letter that lists their
   name numerous times--in various forms with different addressee. So, in
   reality, all the money in a chain is going to one person.
   
   Do not be fooled if the chain letter is used to sell inexpensive
   reports on credit, mail order sales, mailing lists, or other topics.
   The primary purpose is to take your money, not to sell information.
   "Selling" a product does not ensure legality. Be doubly suspicious if
   there's a claim that the U.S. Postal Service or U.S. Postal Inspection
   Service has declared the letter legal. This is said only to mislead
   you. Neither the Postal Service nor Postal Inspectors give prior
   approval to any chain letter.
   
   Participating in a chain letter is a losing proposition. Turn over any
   chain letter you receive that asks for money or other items of value
   to your local postmaster or nearest Postal Inspector. Write on the
   mailing envelope of the letter or in a separate transmittal letter, "I
   received this in the mail and believe it may be illegal."

Uncle Bob wrote:
> 
> globalcafe (guest@www.mtx-palace.globalcafe.ch) wrote:
> 
> : I'M NOT JOKING THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY
> : BUT, DON'T TAKE MY WORD FOR IT JUST TRY IT.  IT ONLY TAKES
> : A FEW MINUTES.
> 
> : I saw an article in an internet newsgroup telling me I could make
> : $50,000 within a month for an investment of only $5.
> 
> NOT!!!
> 
>    Postal Inspection Service
> 
>    Chain Letters
>      _________________________________________________________________
> 
>    A chain letter is a "get rich quick" scheme that promises that your
>    mail box will soon be stuffed full of cash if you decide to
>    participate. You're told you can make thousands of dollars every month
>    if you follow the detailed instructions in the letter.
> 
>    A typical chain letter includes names and addresses of several
>    individuals whom you may or may not know. You are instructed to send a
>    certain amount of money--usually $5--to the person at the top of the
>    list, and then eliminate that name and add yours to the bottom. You
>    are then instructed to mail copies of the letter to a few more
>    individuals who will hopefully repeat the entire process. The letter
>    promises that if they follow the same procedure, your name will
>    gradually move to the top of the list and you'll receive money -- lots
>    of it.
> 
>    There's at least one problem with chain letters. They're illegal if
>    they request money or other items of value and promise a substantial
>    return to the participants. Chain letters are a form of gambling, and
>    sending them through the mail (or delivering them in person or by
>    computer, but mailing money to participate) violates Title 18, United
>    States Code, Section 1302, the Postal Lottery Statute. (Chain letters
>    that ask for items of minor value, like picture postcards or recipes,
>    may be mailed, since such items are not things of value within the
>    meaning of the law.)
> 
>    Recently, high-tech chain letters have begun surfacing. They may be
>    disseminated over the Internet, or may require the copying and mailing
>    of computer disks rather than paper. Regardless of what technology is
>    used to advance the scheme, if the mail is used at any step along the
>    way, it is still illegal.
> 
>    The main thing to remember is that a chain letter is simply a bad
>    investment. You certainly won't get rich. You will receive little or
>    no money. The few dollars you may get will probably not be as much as
>    you spend making and mailing copies of the chain letter.
> 
>    Chain letters don't work because the promise that all participants in
>    a chain letter will be winners is mathematically impossible. Also,
>    many people participate, but do not send money to the person at the
>    top of the list. Some others create a chain letter that lists their
>    name numerous times--in various forms with different addressee. So, in
>    reality, all the money in a chain is going to one person.
> 
>    Do not be fooled if the chain letter is used to sell inexpensive
>    reports on credit, mail order sales, mailing lists, or other topics.
>    The primary purpose is to take your money, not to sell information.
>    "Selling" a product does not ensure legality. Be doubly suspicious if
>    there's a claim that the U.S. Postal Service or U.S. Postal Inspection
>    Service has declared the letter legal. This is said only to mislead
>    you. Neither the Postal Service nor Postal Inspectors give prior
>    approval to any chain letter.
> 
>    Participating in a chain letter is a losing proposition. Turn over any
>    chain letter you receive that asks for money or other items of value
>    to your local postmaster or nearest Postal Inspector. Write on the
>    mailing envelope of the letter or in a separate transmittal letter, "I
>    received this in the mail and believe it may be illegal."


Also, check out http:www.fraud.com and then pass this site on to others.
Don't you just about groan everytime someone posts a "Turn $5 into 
$50000!" type message to the newsgroup? It's such a scam.

RL (larosa@ais.net) wrote:
: On Thu, 31 Oct 1996 15:00:32 GMT, "R. Urban"
: <a#urban@cwemail.ceco.com> wrote:
: 
: >Uncle Bob wrote:
: >> 
: >> globalcafe (guest@www.mtx-palace.globalcafe.ch) wrote:
: >> 
: >> : I'M NOT JOKING THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY
: >> : BUT, DON'T TAKE MY WORD FOR IT JUST TRY IT.  IT ONLY TAKES
: >> : A FEW MINUTES.
: >> 
: >> : I saw an article in an internet newsgroup telling me I could make
: >> : $50,000 within a month for an investment of only $5.
: >> 
: >
: 
: Play lottery?


Play lottery? You mean buy a new keyboard... Friggen capslock key is 
stuck in the 'ON' position....  

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