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The Investor wrote:
> 
> NO - NOT AT A CASINO - RIGHT HERE ON THE INTERNET!
> 
> Taking 5 minutes to read this text may be one of the best decisions you
> ever made.
> 
> My name is not important. What is important is what happened to me.
> 
> In December 1994, my business went bankrupt because of the poor
> state of the economy. My cars were repossessed and debt collectors were
> hounding me like you would not believe. I owed thousands and bankruptcy
> seemed to be my only future. My family, my reputation, my sanity and my
> life was at stake. I became very ill.
> 
> On 9 January 1995, I saw an article in an Internet Newsgroup telling me
> I could make $50 000 within 4 weeks for an investment of only $5. I
> thought it was a huge joke! I spoke to my attorney and friends about it
> and they thought likewise. But after three days of desperate struggle
> in court to keep from going bankrupt, I decided I had nothing to lose.
> 
> My family and I in desperation, grasped at straws and sent $1 by snail
> mail to each of 5 names and addresses specified in the article. We then
> placed our own name and address in the article and posted it in 200
> other newsgroups.
> 
> Two weeks later, I started receiving money in the mail! I could not
> believe it! Hundreds of dollars turned into thousands, and in the 4
weeks,
> I received a total of $57 883. It came from all over the world.
> 
> If you follow the 3 steps below, there is no reason whatsoever why the
> same shouldn't happen to you. This is a perfectly 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!
> 
> OBVIOUSLY, IF YOU ARE NOT INTERESTED, THEN DON'T PARTICIPATE. BUT PLEASE
> PRINT THIS ARTICLE AND GIVE IT TO SOMEONE WHO MAY WISH TO TAKE
ADVANTAGE.
> 
> The procedure is very simple.
> 
> STEP 1. Write your name and address on 5 separate pieces of paper with
> the words "PLEASE ADD ME TO YOUR MAILING LIST". Fold a $1 note or money
> order or bank draft in each of the pieces of paper and mail them to the
> following five addresses:
> 
>
> 1. GREG CARROLL, 3658 MAURICE AVE, FT. WORTH, TX 76111 USA
> 2. MIKE BUREK, 2007 SUNNY BROOK DRIVE, AUSTIN, TX 78723-3451 USA
> 3. THE INVESTOR, P O BOX 73253, FAIRLAND, 2030, JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH
AFRICA
> 4. Nick 1853 stagecoach dr , Norco, ca 91760 USA
> 5. TROY MITCHELL, 9484 Ranch Lane, SHREVEPORT, LA 71106 USA
> STEP 2. Now remove the 1st name on the list, move the other 4 names up
> (5 becomes 4, 4 becomes 3 etc) and put your name and address as number 5
> on the list. You can do this by re-typing this article or simply editing
> and re-posting it in this or another newsgroup.
> 
> STEP 3. Post your amended article to at least 200 new groups (there are
> 17 000 of them).
> 
> You are now in the Mail Order Investment Business and you will start
> receiving $1 returns by mail within a week or two. The more newsgroups
> you post to, the bigger your return will be. You may want to rent a Post
> Office Box to handle the volume of mail you are likely to receive.
> 
> If you wish to remain anonymous, you can use a pseudonym such as
> "The Manager" or "The Investor", but make sure your address is correct!
> 
> NOW LET ME TELL YOU WHY THIS SYSTEM WORKS!
> 
> Of every 200 postings I made, I received an average of 5 replies, YES -
> ONLY 5, each with a $1 bill enclosed. You make $5 for every 200
> postings WITH YOUR NAME AT NUMBER 5.
> 
> Each person who sent you $1, now also makes let's say,only 200
> additional postings WITH YOUR NAME AT NUMBER 4, i.e. 1000 postings.
> On average therefore, 50 people will send you $1 with your name at
> number 4. You make $50.
> 
> Your 50 new agents make 200 posting each WITH YOUR NAME AT NUMBER 3
> or 10 000 postings - average return 500 at $1 each is $500. They
> make 200 postings each WITH YOUR NAME AT NUMBER 2 = 100 000 postings
> = 5 000 returns at $1 each = $5 000.
> 
> Finally, 5 000 people make 200 postings each WITH YOUR NAME AT NUMBER 1
> and you get a return of $50 000 before you name drops off the list.
> AND THAT'S IF EVERYONE DOWN THE LINE ONLY MAKES 200 POSTINGS! Total
> income in one cycle = $55 500.
> 
> From time to time, when your name is no longer on the list, you take
> the latest posting that is appearing in the newsgroups, SEND OUT
> ANOTHER $5 TO THE NAMES THAT ARE ON THE LIST, PUT YOUR NAME IN
> AT NUMBER 5 AND START POSTING AGAIN. Remember, 200 postings is only
> a guideline. The more you post, the greater the return.
> 
> Let's review the reasons why you should do this: THE ONLY COST FACTORS
> ARE 5 STAMPS, 5 ENVELOPES, AND 5 $1 BILLS. Anyone can afford five
> dollars to put into such an effortless investment with 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 realise how many Internet Users there are? Do you realise how
> many times this scheme can be utilised over and over again - with
> COMPLETELY NEW people participating?
> 
> There are not HUNDREDS, NOT EVEN THOUSANDS, BUT HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS
> OF NEW INTERNET USERS EVERY MONTH!
> 
> 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 newsgroup postings to make sure everyone is playing
> fairly. You know where your name should be.
> 
> REMEMBER - HONESTY IS THE BEST POLICY.
> 
> ENJOY!