🚀 go-pugleaf

Whatever you do don't send this guy money!!!!! This is a type of scam
called the "Pyramid Scam" I read all about it on another newsgroup
yesterday"!!!!!!!!!


On Sun, 23 Feb 1997 09:04:47 -0600, Lunatic <lunatic@the.asylum>
wrote:

>Please read this ENTIRE letter through to make BIG $$$$$.
>
>Make Completely Legal Money Selling Your Recipes.
>
>Use the Internet and other dealers to market your recipes
>worldwide. This is your opportunity for international sales. 
>
>As you probably are aware, the Internet is growing daily at a 
>phenomenal rate, at least doubling every year. With literally 
>millions and millions of people surfing the Net there is the 
>potential for tremendous exposure. With nearly 20,000 
>newsgroups to post to and hundreds of thousands of people 
>dialing in to them every day, if done correctly this marketing
>program can't help but be successful. There is no doubt that 
>this type of marketing works. When Internet expansion starts 
>to slow down (who knows when?) it will not be as effective 
>but at the moment with 50,000 new users every day, NOW is the
>time to start your own business! 
>
>Make money selling your recipes by marketing them through the
>following method. This is completely legal, you are providing
>a product to people. This is simply a form of MLM, just much
>easier and considerably more profitable than the norm. All of
>the dealers help each other to increase their business.
>
>Please do NOT change anything contained in this letter EXCEPT as
>directed!
>
>EARN AS MUCH AS $100,000.00 OR MORE, LEGALLY! AND QUICKLY!!!!!
>
>Here�s how to do it. IT WORKS EVERY TIME! Remember, do NOT
>change anything. 
>
>Follow these instructions exactly and you could make $100,000 in
>your new business. This program REALLY works.  It makes money for
>everyone involved! Take the time to read it COMPLETELY!
>
>I know, ordinarily, we disregard letters that sound like these 
>because they are usually scams, but this ONE is DIFFERENT! This
>is simply an international marketing plan for your product. Read
>on and decide for yourself.
>
>Believe me, this is an EASY opportunity. You can do this all on your
>computer, by JUST PRESSING A FEW BUTTONS. You will EASE YOUR FINANCIAL
>PRESSURES, and begin to make GOOD things happen for you and your family. 
>
>READ ON!
>
>* * * * * * * INSTRUCTIONS * * * * * * *
>
>1.   Send $2.00 (cash only) inside a sheet of carbon paper, construction
>     paper, or other thick paper (to protect the money) and send a 
>     self-addressed, stamped envelope to each of the dealers below
>     (1 through 5) for the recipes they offer. For those of you just 
>     starting in this field, remember to request the recipe by name as
>     most dealers sell multiple recipes.
>2.   Save this letter on disk. Remove the name, and recipe title
>     that is in the number 1 position. Move the others up a space. Put
>     your name, address, and the name of your recipe in the number 5 
>     position.
>3.   Post this file just as it appears (with your name, etc.) in 100
>     different places on-line (newsgroups, forums, etc). Do the postings
>     between 6a.m and 7a.m. Friday, Saturday or Sunday to get the 
>highest 
>     position and have your posting read first. (More than one hundred
>     postings would simply increase your sales, it's up to you!)
>4.   When the money begins coming to your mailbox, put your recipe in 
>the
>     provided SELF-ADDRESSED, STAMPED ENVELOPE, mail it, sit back, 
>smile, 
>     and know that you now own your own home-operated business! You will
>     also know that you have taken the first step toward financial
>     independence and security for your family.
>
>* * * * * LOOK AT THESE FIGURES WITH ONLY A 15% RESPONSE! * * * * *
>
>Step 1:  Fifteen dealers mail at least 15 letters each with your name
>         in position #5 AND send you a request for a recipe at $2 each
>         or $30.
>
>Step 2:  Two hundred and twenty five (225) dealers mail at least 15
>         letters with your name in positions #4 AND send you a request
>         for a recipe at $2 each or $450.
>
>Step 3:  Three thousand three hundred and seventy five (3,375) dealers
>         mail at least 15 letters with your name in position #3 AND 
>         send you a request for a recipe at $2 each or $6750.
>
>Step 4: Fifty thousand six hundred and twenty five (50,625) dealers
>        mail at least 15 letters with your name in position #2 AND
>        send you a request for a recipe at $2 each or $101,250.
>
>Step 5: Two hundred fifty three thousand one hundred and twenty five
>        (253,125) dealers mail at least 15 letters with your name in
>        position #1 AND send you a request for a recipe at $2 each 
>        or $759,375.
>
>The potential with this marketing plan is unlimited!!! Think about
>it, even if for some crazy reason (which I doubt) your response was
>lower, look at the money you would make if you got only the number
>at Step #4. You can't afford to pass up this opportunity!!!!!!!!!!
>
>ADVANTAGE:  $10 is your initial investment. All mailing
>            costs for the recipes are paid by your customers.
>
>Professional care has been taken to insure that this Marketing Plan
>does NOT violate any laws: (Reference U.S. Code, Title 18: Section 1302,
>1343, and TITLE 39, Section 3005).
>
>The key factor is that we are mailing merchandise (our recipes).
>
>This is MLM marketing at its best.
>
>Be honest and professional in every way, this is your business! Be 
>sure to keep accurate records of income and operating costs for income
>tax purposes. Your new business will be successful enough that you will
>probably need to hire an accountant.
>
>Good Luck in Your New Business!
>
>***********************************************************************DEALERS:
>
>1.   J.M. Neely                         Huckleberry Muffins
>     P.O. Box 5081
>     Huntington Park, CA 90255      
>
>2.   J.L. DeLorenzo                     Sugar Muffins
>     28146 Shelter Cove Dr.
>     Saugus, CA 91305   
>
>3.   Scott Colemen                      Hush Puppies
>     29B Carbon Street
>     Wetherly, PA 18255
>
>4.   S.L.J.                             Chicken Enchilada Casserole
>     P.O. Box 392
>     Azle, TX 76098
>
>5.   Cindy Bryant                       Pumpkin Bread
>     P.O. Box 241354
>     Charlotte, NC 28224
>
>
>***********************************************************************
>Listen to these business owners:
>
>J.S. Bullock      I am a skeptical person by nature. But, I made 
>                  $327,040 the last time I used this program. It
>                  REALLY WORKS! And I wasn't even trying that hard.
>
>B. Williamson     Over a period of 1 � months, I received a total of 
>                  $402,020 in the MAIL! This is unbelieveable! The best
>		  part is that your fellow dealers help you market.
>
>***********************************************************************
>If you are thinking of starting a business, why not try it yourself?
>Mathematically, profits of over $100,000 are possible due to this 
>unique marketing idea. IF EVERYONE PARTICIPATES, This system works for
>the BENEFIT OF ALL. Remember to begin with your name in the #5 
>position, for MAXIMUM SALES and PROFITS!  THIS IS EASY AND MAKES YOUR 
>BUSINESS LOTS OF MONEY!!! GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!