Re: Interesting

Just wanted all you out there to know that if I find one more get rich 
quick scheme I'm reporting you to the proper authorities. I will turn you in.
Susan

On 10 Oct 1996, LooSe MaRbLeS wrote:

> The logic of it is sound and the more people who do this, the more it'll
> work.
> 
> NOT ILLEGAL - NOT A CHAIN LET TER - PERFECTLY LEGITIMATE.
>
> This is a chance for people who have never had a decent break
> to help one another.  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 of
> this opportunity.
> 
> The procedure is simple:
> 
> 1) Write your name and address on 5 sheets of paper.
>    Below that, write the words, "Please add me to your
>    mailing list."  Fold a $1 bill in each piece of paper
>    and mail them to the following 5 addresses:
> 
>   
>   1. Daniel Grib
>       44 Queen Ave.
>       Enola, PA  17025
> 
>    2. Daniel Sutherland
>       20 Greenville Drv, Grovedale,
>       Geelong, VIC 3216
> 
>    3. Thomas Andersson
>         Ringvagen 43
>         Stockholm
>         SWEDEN
> 
>     4. Per Hellberg
>          Poste Restante
>          34220 Alvesta
>          SWEDEN
> 
>      5. Aga
>          71 Sydney Road
>          Sutton
>          Surrey
>          ENGLAND
> 
> 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 200.  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 mail order investment 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, i.e. 1,000 postings.  On average,
>   therefore, 50 people will send you $1 with your name at #4.
>   Average return with 50 people = $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, which is
>   100,000 postings.  Average return is 5,000 at $1 each = $5,000.
> 
> - 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 THAT IS IF EVERYONE DOWN THE LINE
>   MAKES 200 POSTINGS!  Total avg. income in one cycle = $55,555.
> 
> 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.
> 
> THE ONLY COST IS $5, AND 5 STAMPS, 5 ENVELOPES and 5 PIECES OF
> PAPER.  Anyone can afford $5 for such an effortless investment
> which produces such SPECTACULAR RETURNS.
> 
> There are millions of internet users, and millions of new
> net surfers every month!  This is the great advantage of the
> Internet.  People all over the world can hear you and listen
> carefully if you talk reasonably.  Many will take that chance!
> I agree.  If it wasn't the Internet, and it was a small circle
> of people, the return would be rather small.  It would not
> succeed.
> 
> But here on the Internet, it is a giant village, where thousands
> of new members join in every day!  The amount of money returned
> to you is 200 times larger because the group is 200 time larger,
> i.e 200 postings, and the risk is zero.  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 WITH 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 ALL OF YOU, and remember, play fair and you'll
> be a winner.  Come on and finally get those things you've
> wanted for a long time!!!
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 

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