> I found this on a bulletin board and decided to try it, and I'm sure
> glad
> I did because now I'm sitting on thousands of $$$$.  I was browsing
> through newsgroups, just like you are now, and came across an article
> similar to this that said you could make thousands of dollars within
> weeks
> with only an initial investment of $15!  So I thought "Yeah right,
> this
> must be a scam", but like most of us, I was curious, so I kept
> reading.
> Anyway, it said that you send $5.00 to each of the 3 names and
> addresses
> stated in that article.  You then place your own name and address in
> the
> bottom of the list at #3 and post the article in at least 200
> newsgroups
> (There are thousands).  No catch, that was it.  So after thinking it
> over
> and talking to a few friends, I thought about trying it.  I
> figured, "What
> have I got to lose except 3 stamps and $15" Well, GUESS WHAT...within
> 7
> days I started to receive money in the mail.  I was shocked.  I
> figured it
> would end soon, but the money keeps rolling in.
>
> Let me tell you how this works, and more importantly WHY it works so
> you
> can make it happen for yourself.  Also, make sure you print a copy of
> this article NOW so you can get the information off of it, as you
> need it.  I
> promise you that if you follow the directions exactly, YOU will start
> making more money than you ever thought possible by doing something
> so easy!
>
> Suggestion:  Read this entire message carefully!  Follow the simple
> directions and watch the money come in!  It's easy, legal, and your
> investment is only $15 plus postage stamps.
>
> IMPORTANT:  This is not a rip-off; it is not indecent; it is not
> illegal;
> and it's 99% no risk - it really works!
>
> If all the following instructions are adhered to, you will receive
> extraordinary dividends.
>
> Follow these directions EXACTLY, and $50,000 or more can be yours in
> 20-60 days.  This program remains successful because of the honesty
> and
> integrity of the participants.  Please continue its success by
> carefully adhering
> to the instructions.
>
> You will now become part of the Mail Order business.  In this
> business your product is not solid or tangible, it's a service.  You
> are in the
> business of developing Mailing Lists.  Many large corporations are
> happy
> to pay big bucks for quality lists; however, the money made from the
> mailing lists is secondary to the income, which is made from people
> like
> you and me asking to be included in that list.
>
> ----------HERE ARE THE 4 EASY STEPS TO GET STARTED---------
>
> STEP 1:  Get 3 separate pieces of paper and write the following on
> each
> piece of paper, "PLEASE ADD ME TO YOUR MAILING LIST."  Once added to
> the list, each person will send you a new component and/or money-
> making
> advice to help you along the way.  The advice has been passed down
> person to
> person and is extremely helpful.  Now, get the five US $5 bills and
> place ONE inside EACH of the 5 pieces of paper so the bill will not
> be seen>through the envelope (to prevent thievery).  Next, place one
> paper in each of the 3 envelopes and seal them.  You should have 3
> sealed envelopes, each with a piece of paper stating the above
> phrase, your name address, and a $5 bill.  What you are doing is
> creating a service.  THIS IS ABSOLUTELY LEGAL!  You are requesting a
> legitimate service and you are paying for it!  Like most of us, I was
> very skeptical and worried about the legal aspect of it all, so I
> checked it out with the U.S. Post Office (1-800-725-2161) and they
> confirmed that it is indeed legal. Mail the 3envelopes to the
> following addresses:
>
>
>
> #1) D. Whittie
>       121110 Audelia Rd #108 W
>       Dallas, TX 75243
>
> #2) D. Thomas
>     2503 Main St. S.E.
>     Albany, OR 97321
>
> #3) B. Hochhalter
>     6301 SW Palatine St. #12
>     Portland, OR 97219
>
>
> STEP 2:  Now take the #1 name off the list that you see above, move
> the
> other names up (5 becomes 4, 4 becomes 3, etc...) and add YOUR NAME
> as #3 on the list.
>
> STEP 3:  Change anything you need to, but try to keep this article as
> close to original as possible.  Now post your amended article to at
> least
> 200 newsgroups (there are close to 24,000 of them).  All you need is
> 200,
> but remember, the more you post the more money you will make!!!  You
> won't get as much unless you post like crazy.
>
> This is perfectly legal!  If you still have doubts, refer to Title 18,
> Sec. 1302 & 1341 of the Postal Lottery Laws.  Keep a copy of these
> steps
> for yourself and whenever you need money you can use it again and
> again...
>
> PLEASE REMEMBER that this program remains successful because of the
> integrity and honesty of the participants and by their carefully
> adhering to the directions.  Look at it this way, if you are of
> integrity, the program will continue and the money that so many
> others have received will come your way.
>
> NOTE:  You may want to retain every name and address sent to you,
> either on a computer or hard copy and keep the notes people send you.
> This VERIFIES that you are truly providing a service.  (Also, it
> might be a good idea to wrap the $5 bill in dark paper to reduce the
> risk of mail theft).
>
> So, as each post is downloaded and the directions carefully followed,
> five members will be reimbursed for their participation as a list
> developer with $5 each. Your name will move up the list geometrically
> so that when your name reaches the #1 position you will be receiving
> thousands of $$$$$ in CASH!!!  What an opportunity!  Send it now, add
> your own name to the #3Y
> spot, and your in business.
>
>
> -----------DIRECTIONS-----HOW TO POST TO NEWSGROUPS--------
>
> STEP 1:You do not need to re-type this entire letter to do your own
> posting. Simply put your cursor at the beginning of this letter and
> drag your cursor to the bottom of this document so that it is
> highlighted. Select "copy" from the edit menu. This will copy the
> entire letter into the computer's memory.
>
> STEP 2:  Open a blank "notepad" file and place your cursor at the top
> of
> the blank page.  From the "edit" menu, select "paste".  This will
> paste a
> copy of the letter onto the notepad so that you can add your name to
> the
> list, taking off the #1 name and moving each name up one spot to make
> room
> for yours in the #3 spot.
>
> STEP 3:  Save your new notepad file as a .txt file.  If you want to do
> our postings in different settings, you'll always have this file to
> go back to.
>
> STEP 4:  Use Netscape or Internet Explorer and try searching for
> various
> newsgroups (on-line forums, message boards, chat sites, discussions,
> etc...).
>
> STEP 5:  Visit these message boards and post the article as a new
> message
> by highlighting the text of this letter, copying it, and selecting
> paste from the edit menu. Fill in the subject (this will be the
> header that everyone sees as they scroll through the list of
> postings), click the post message button and you done with you first
> one CONGRATULATIONS....THAT'S IT! All you have to do is jump to
> different newsgroups and post away. After you get the hang of it, it
> will only take about 30 seconds for each newsgroup.
>
> REMEMBER, THE MORE NEWSGROUPS YOU POST IN, THE MORE MONEY YOU WILL
> MAKE
>
> You will begin to receive money from around the world within days.
> You
> may eventually want to rent out a P.O.Box due to the large amount of
> mail
> you will receive.  If you wish to stay anonymous, you can invent a
> name to
> use, as long as the postman will deliver it.  JUST MAKE SURE THE
> ADDRESSES ARE CORRECT.
>
> HOW IT WORKS.  Out of 200 postings, say you receive only 3 replies (a
> very low example).  So then you have made your money back with your
> name on the #3 spot on the letter.
>
> It's AMAZING!!!  When your name is no longer on the list, reply to
> the original
> posting, and send out another $15.00 to the names on the list,
> putting your name at the #3 spot and start posting again.
>
> Things to remember:  Thousands of people all over the world are
> joining
> the Internet and reading theses articles everyday.  JUST LIKE YOU!
> So,
> can you afford $15.00 and see it really work???  I think so.
> Remember to
> play fair and honest and this will really pay off.  It does work!!!
> Good
> luck, and most of all, GOOD FORTUNES!!!