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From: "Michael Cooper" <macooper@nando.net>
Newsgroups: comp.databases.ms-access,comp.lang.basic.visual.misc,comp.lang.c++,comp.lang.java,comp.lang.perl.misc,comp.os.ms-windows.win95.misc,comp.software-eng,comp.sys.mac.misc,comp.unix.aix,comp.unix.bsd.freebsd.misc,misc.consumers.frugal-living
Subject: Re: $$$ Make 20,000 Bucks In A Couple Of Weeks $$$
Date: Sun, 4 Aug 1996 08:56:15 -0400
Organization: TechnoCity Software
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Let's see if it works.
hehehehe!
> Your_Name_Here <your@email.address.here> wrote in article
<3200FDBC.64C6@email.address.here>...
> John Smith 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. KEVIN KOPEC, 78 MICHAEL DRIVE, RED BANK, NJ 07701 USA
> > 2. GREG CARROLL, 3658 MAURICE AVE, FT. WORTH, TX 76111 USA
> > 3. MIKE BUREK, 2007 SUNNY BROOK DRIVE, AUSTIN, TX 78723-3451 USA
> > 4. TODD FOGGOA, 75 COURTNEY RD, DARTMOUTH, NS B3A4C3 CANADA
5. MICHAEL A. COOPER, 106 A HIDDEN SPRINGS RD., CARY, NC 27513 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!
>
>
> Hey,
>
> do you really think there are people out there that believe in this
> rubbish? I can't count how often I got electronic or real junk mail
> promising me that I just had to spend 5 seconds of my time and 0.01
> cents in order to become a rich man, healthy, popular and so on.
>
> None of these things work, as anyone with an IQ above zero knows.
>
> Plus, THIS IS A GAMES NEWSGROUP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>
> So would you please be so kind and FUCK OFF!!!!
>
> Andy
>