Re: MONEY! Unbelievably easy!

On 11/26/96 3:26AM, in message <329...@clemson.com>, Cal 
<ca...@clemson.com> wrote:




  You have posted an illegal pyramid scheme and/or chain letter on the usenet.
 
  Your post has been forwarded to:
          Bureau of Consumer Protection (bbr...@ftc.gov)
          Fraud Dept. of IRS (104...@irs.gov)
          National Fraud Information Center (nfi...@internetmci.com)
  
  These agencies are interested in unreported taxable income and
  fraud in general. In your posting you claimed large incomes 
  - this will be of interest to the IRS - you can look forward to an audit!!!
  
  Your postmaster has also been notified of your illegal actions -
  you can probably look forward to having your account closed.
 


> As you most probably have seen, the latest opportunity to make lots of
> money is sweeping the internet.  If you want to partake in a perfectly
> legal opportunity to make up $50,000 in 4-6 weeks read on.  Otherwise
> you skeptics move on.  This article will explain how to go about getting
> involved.  If you already know and just want to use the addresses please
> do.  Those of you who are new and have a mere $5.00 to invest read this
> entire article carefully.
> 
> I am just an average person who enjoys the internet, and making money.
> For months now I have been bombarded with this quick money making
> opportunity and have always passed it off as being a scam.  Now I find
> that I really could use the money and it will be fun too.  So I said to 
> myself even if it is a scam all I lost was $5.00, 5 envelopes and
> postage.  I can cover that, and if it works, my god we'll all be a lot
> better off.  So lets begin...
> 
> First, Print this article now so you can refer to it as needed.  What
> you need to do is send $1 to each of the five addresses listed below.
> Get five pieces of paper and on each one write: PLEASE PUT ME ON YOUR
> MAILING LIST, YOU ARE NUMBER X (Their number in this article).  Place
> $1 in each of those letters so that they cannot be seen if letter is
> held
> up to the light.  Mail each letter with this comment and the $1 to the
> following five people.  
> 
> 1.      J. Edgett
>         76A Pershing Dr
>         Denison, TX  75020
> 
> 2.      P. Friedl
>         601 Ridgeway Dr
>         Apt D2
>         Little Rock, AR  72205
> 
> 3.      T. Feind
>         4109 B Spirea Dr
>         Wilmington, NC  28403
> 
> 4.      K. Gerber
>         Leo 9028
>         Santiago de Chile, Chile
> 
> 5.  S. DeLeeuw
>        1400 S. Marion Rd. #209
>         Sioux Falls, SD 57106
> 
> You then place YOUR NAME at the #5 slot and move everybody up one (ie
> #5 becomes #4, #4 becomes #3 and so on.  The #1 that is listed in this
> article will be removed completely because they have already been
> through the cycle).  Now post the article to 200 newsgroups minimum
> (instructions will follow on how to post).  That is all folks.  No
> kidding!!  
> 
> Now within 7 days you will start getting money in the mail.  It is
> shocking.  My first week I made $28.  By the end of the second week I
> had over $1,000!!  THe third week resulted in over $10,000!  And now
> after four weeks I have made nearly $42,000!!! I am laughing as I
> write this because I still can't believe this.
> 
> HOW THE SYSTEM WORKS
> Out of every 200 postings, lets say I only receive 5 replies (which is
> very low).  So that means I made $5 when my name was #5.  Hey I broke
> even.  Now say each of those 5 people post to 200 newsgroups, now with
> your name at #4, which is a total of 1,000 postings, excluding your
> 200.  At the same rate 50 people now send you 1$.  Another free $50!! 
> These 50 people each post to 200 groups with your name at #3, thats
> 10,000 postings!  Average return is 500 at $1 each = $500 for you. 
> Those people make 200 postings each which leads to $5,000.  And
> finally 5000 people make 200 postings with YOUR NAME AT NUMBER 1.  THATS
> A POTENTIAL RETURN OF $50,000!!!! NOW YOUR NAME DROPS OFF THE LIST. 
> THIS IS THE RESULTS IF ONLY 5 PEOPLE RESPOND TO EACH 200 POSTINGS. IF
> EVERYONE POSTED TO MORE THAN 200 WHO KNOWS WHAT THE POTENTIAL RETURN
> COULD BE.
> 
> So have fun, be honest.  Remember, even if you get nothing, you only
> lost $5.  And as the old saying goes..."You can't win if you don't play"
> 
> While I still have your attention let me explain how to post to at
> least 200 newsgroups.  Mind you it will only work if you follow the
> instructions exactly.  If you put you name on the list without sending
> out the money, you will not see significant results.  By sending the
> money you are distributing your name to those already in the cycle who
> then may choose your name when they start a new cycle with 5 new
> random names.  If you are honest you will be rewarded.  Thats a promise!
> 
> INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO POST USING NETSCAPE 3.0
> 1.  Click on any newsgroup like you usually would, then click on
> "TO:NEWS" in upper right hand corner.  This will bring up a message
> box to type this article in.
> 2.  Leave the message box like it is, don't maximize it.  In Subject
> box type something flashy like "$$$CASH READ HERE$$$".
> 3.  Tab once and you are ready to type in the body of the box.  Retype
> this article but with your name inserted in slot #5 and the others
> moved up as I directed.  Remember the #1 in this article will be removed
> in
> yours.
> 4.  When you are done retyping this whole article with the proper
> changes, click on FILE in this message box (it is right above SEND). 
> Click on SAVE AS under FILE (make sure your in the newsgroup message
> window, not where it says Netscape News)  Save your file as a text
> file to your C: or A: drive.  DO NOT SEND OR POST YOUR ARTICLE UNTIL YOU
> DO THIS!!! Once saved move to next step.
> 5.  To post to at least 200 newsgroups do the following.  You can post
> to more which will bring you more money but 200 is the bare minimum.
> Go to a newsgroup you want to post in.  Click on "TO NEWS".  Write your
> subject just like you did when you retypd this article.  Hit tab once.
> Now click ATTACHMENT.  Another box comes up.  Find your file where you
> saved it.  Highlight the file and click "OPEN".  Now click OK.  If you
> did this right you should see the file name in the Attachments box in
> shaded letters.  
> 6. NOW JUST CLICK SEND.  Do this to at least 200 newsgroups (there are
> over 18,000)  Each time it takes no more than 30 seconds so once you
> have retyped the article its easy.  
> INSRTRUCTIONS FOR EXPLORER
> 1.  Holding down the left mouse button, highlight this article.  Then
> press "CRTL" key and "C" at same time to copy this article.  
> 2.  Print this article for reference.
> 3.  Go to Newsgroups and press "POST AN ARTICLE", a window will open. 
> Type your headline in the subject area and click in the large window
> below.
> 4.  Press "CRTL" and "V" and the article will be placed in the window.
> If you want to edit the article, do so and then highlight and copy it
> again.  Now every time you want to post the article in a new newsgroup
> just do the "CRTL" and "V" command and press Post

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