Now this one is a particularly stupid one. Just how gullible do these people think we are, anyway? As gullible as they are? That's not a very nice thing to think about anyone.

This one purports to come from a retired lawyer who "fixed" an illegal variation that his client showd him to make it legal. He also claims to have made over 968 thousand dollars on his first attempt, and by increasing the number of letters to 500 the second time, to have made over 2.34 million dollars. Adding those together, we see that this gentleman (and I use that term to avoid language that is not suitable for these pages) claims to have made over three and a quarter million dollars in two three month periods with this little scam.... I'll tear this one apart later, (come back in a few days and check it out) but it was just so ludicrous I had to get it up on my pages so you could all laugh at this guy as much as I did.

Just a couple of quick numbers on this one... if the 6 people on the list followed the instructions and did 500 postings each at 7.5% return rate, when the 6th group started their postings, it would be over 1.3 trillion usenet posts. Now how credible is that, I ask you?

This letter probably evolved from the Sob Story Variant, or vice-versa (it's so hard to tell which cretin stole which other cretin's ideas), because of the use of 6 people and the 7.5% return rate used.

All I can say is that if this guy really was a lawyer (now, we all believe that one, don't we???), I sure would not have want wanted him representing me on a parking ticket.

Other particularly slimy things he does are: he...

• ...attempts to get people to start mailing these things to people not on the internet, starting another "real world" chain letter scam.
• ...gives some (possibly ficticious) names and addresses of companies who might be willing to buy your "legitimate list of names." This is done to give credence to the legality claim. However, if these companies are real, I wonder how well they will take to being quoted as being willing to buy lists of names from illegal chain letters. Someone ought to check with them and see, giving them the name of the person who is associating them with an illegal act.
• ...advocates posting between 200 and 500 copies of the article, but says to be careful which groups you post to if there are people there complaining about spamming (he puts it forth as courtesy, but it is really to try to avoid complaints). In other words, he advocates spamming in one breath and before he can draw another one, says you should be courteous to the other users of the "internet."
• ...goes to great lengths expaining as a lawyer (::spit::) how he made this illegal thing legal, and how he made it so much better by adding one more name to the list (Like no one ever thought of that one before, loser? Maybe they avoided it becasue it really started looking more stupid to claim those numbers.)
• ...talks about some mysterious "Universal Law of Abundance," which I doubt anyone has ever heard about before. However, besides the very tangible legislative laws that will affect him, there is an intangible, but very real thing called the "Law of Compensation" that I have no doubt will give him in the end exactly what he deserves.

  This one quickly became the most popular version of the scam, and has been for quite some time. Apparently people are so stupid that if you say a lawyer OK'ed it, it's enough without further verification. Anyway, it [and slight variations] was the favorite for several months.

There is a naturally recurring law that exists in this universe -- a law of abundance -- that says each and everyone of us can have all the things that we desire, when we are ready for it.

If you will follow the directions given in this letter, you will make over $800,000, perfectly legally according to USA Post Office Laws (read on for specifics). Don't look at this as a money making scam, but rather a true-to-life example to test the above statement. It will only cost you $5 dollars, and a few hours of your time. Thus, there is some effort involved, because nothing in life is absolutely free. Are you ready and willing to accept that you deserve to receive a huge sum of money? If so, please continue reading. You may have read other plans like this, but THIS PLAN IS DIFFERENT BECAUSE IT HAS THE POTENTIAL TO MAKE MUCH MORE MONEY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY THAN SIMILAR PLANS.

Dear Friend,

Greetings! I am a retired Attorney, and about two years ago a man came to me with a letter. The letter he brought me is basically the letter in your hands. He asked me to verify the fact that this letter was legal. I told him that I would review it and get back to him. When I first read the letter my new client brought me I thought it was some off-the-wall idea to make money However, a week and-a-half later we met in my office to discuss the issue. I told him the letter he originally brought to me was not 100% legal. I suggested a few changes with which the letter would be 100% legal.

I was curious about this letter, and my client told me how this plan works and suggested that I give it a try. I thought it was a long shot and would be a waste of time, so I decided against participating.

However, before my client left, I asked him to keep me updated of his results. About two months later he called me to tell me he had received over $800,000 in cash!! I didn't believe him, so he suggested that I try this idea and find out for myself. I thought about it for a couple of days and decided that I didn't really have anything to lose, so I asked my client for a copy of the letter. I followed the instructions exactly, sent out 200 copies, and sure enough, the money started arriving! It came slowly at first, but after 3 weeks, I was getting more mail than I could open in a day! The money stopped coming after about three months. I kept a precise record of my earnings, and they totaled $968,498.00!!

I was earning a good living as a lawyer, but anyone in the legal profession, or even anyone who owns their own business will tell you, there is a lot of stress that comes with the job. I told myself that if things worked out, I would retire from my job and travel. I decided to try the letter again, but this time I sent out 500 letters. Well, three months later, my earnings totaled $2,344,178.00!!! I just could not believe it. I met with my former client (and now my friend) for lunch to find out how it worked. He told me there are quite a few similar letters going around. What made THIS ONE DIFFERENT WAS THE FACT THAT 6 ADDRESSES APPEAR ON THE LIST, AND NOT 5 LIKE MOST OF THE OTHERS. This fact alone results in your name being on far more returns. Of course I was thankful that he had shown this plan to me, but he was just as thankful that I had suggested the changes to ensure that this plan was legal since most people don't want to risk doing something illegal.

I'll bet that by now you are curious to know the little change I suggested in my friend's original letter. Well, if you sent a letter like this out, to be legal you must actually sell a product or service if you expect to receive a dollar. I told my friend that anyone sending a dollar back to him must receive something in return. You have received this letter due to the participation of each of the 6 persons given below. This letter and the plan given within this letter are a "product" that you have received. Thus, you will be sending $1.00 to each of the 6 persons given below in exchange for receiving this letter and for asking them to provide the "service" of adding you on their mailing list. THIS IS A SERVICE AND IS A 100% LEGAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY WHICH IS COVERED IN TITLE 18, SECTION 1302 AND 1342 OF THE POSTAL AND LOTTERY LAWS. Now, please follow the given steps exactly to receive your desired amount of money:

1. Immediately send a $1 dollar bill to each of the 6 people on the list below. Wrap this dollar in a note with the words: "Please put me on your mailing list." (In this way, you're not just sending a dollar to someone; you're paying for a legitimate service.) Include your address. You do not need to include your name. This is the key to the program! Also, let each person know what number they are in your letter so he/she knows which cycle he is receiving the $1.00 from. Make sure that you retain EVERY name and address sent to you, either on computer or hard copy, but do not discard the names and notes that people send to you. This is PROOF that you are truly providing a service, and should the I.R.S. or some other government agency question you, you can provide them with this proof! Therefore, you will start a list of all the people who send you a dollar requesting to be added on a mailing list.

Actually, you will want to safeguard this list because it can generate even better responses and much more money later! See step #4 below.

2. Remove the name next to the #1 on the list, and move the rest of the names up one position. Then place your name in the #6 spot. Thus, #6 becomes #5, #4 becomes #3, etc., and YOU will be #6 on the list. DO NOT EDIT THIS LETTER ANYMORE BEYOND THIS POINT. When you are mailing this letter, you may edit the references to the Internet.

3. Post this letter in at least 200 newsgroups. You can simply copy the contents of this letter and paste it to the newsgroups of your choice.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please pay attention to the newsgroups in which you post. If there is an abundance of similar letters, you may want to seek another newsgroup. Thus, pay respect to the harmony of the newsgroup and use common sense. There are plenty of newsgroups on the Internet. (I think there are close to 18,000 of them.)

For added success, you can also mail this letter as well, in addition to posting in newsgroups. Order 200 (or more) names from a mailing list company. Two that have been most effective for these names are:

S.E. Mailing List
P. O. Box 15061
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33318
(954) 742-9519

Advon Distributors
P. O. Box B-11
Shelly, ID 83274
(800) 992-3866

4. Keep a copy of this letter so you can use it a second time. Also keep EACH AND EVERY NAME AND ADDRESS SENT TO YOU as instructed in #1.

Then, send out more copies in about 6 months, but mail it to the addresses you receive (your new mailing list) with each dollar! It will work again, only much better!

Here are the addresses that you must send a dollar to with your slip of paper requesting submission on their mailing list, as instructed above:

1. O. M. Zachary, 2806 E. 54th St., Kansas City, MO 98027
2. K. Carden, 4770 Eureka, Suite 1025, Yorba Linda, CA 92885
3. T. D. Ballard, 8214 Kentallen Court, Indianapolis, IN 46236
4. M. Payne, P.O. Box 1089, Campton, NH 03223
5. J. Ryan, P.O. Box 18, Watervilley Valley, NH 03215
6. Sam Michaels, P.O. Box 286, Warren, OH 44482

THIS PLAN WILL NOT WORK UNLESS YOU SEND $1.00 TO EACH OF THE ABOVE PERSONS AS DIRECTED. HONESTY AND INTEGRITY IN FOLLOWING THIS PLAN IS ESSENTIAL FOR SUCCESS!!

How do the numbers work for potential income earnings? Assume for the sake of example that you get a 7.5% return rate. This is very conservative, my first attempt was about 9.5%, and my second was over 11%.

1. You send out 200 letters, and 15 people (7.5% x 200) will send you $1 each. $15.00
2. Those 15 send out 200 letters each, and 225 people send you $1 each. $225.00
3. Those 225 send out 200 letters each, and 3,375 people send you $1 each. $3,375.00
4. Those 3,375 send out 200 letters each, and 50,625 people send you $1 each. $50,625.00
5. Those 50,625 send out 200 letters each, and 758,375 people send you $1 each $759,375.00

TOTAL $813,615.00!!

It works every time, but how well will depend on how many letters you send. In the above example you mailed out 200 letters. If you mailed out 500 letters, you would have received $2,061,158.00!! Check the math yourself, but I guarantee it's correct. With this kind of return, you have got to give it a try! Try it once, and you'll do it again. Just make sure you send a dollar to each of the addresses on the list above with a note asking to be added to their mailing list. Together we will all prosper. GOOD LUCK!!

Some valuable, general suggestions:

1. DO NOT TRY AND CHEAT THIS PROCESS. IF YOU DO, YOU WILL NOT ACHIEVE THE DESIRED RESULTS.

2. The Internet is a very effective medium for exposing this vehicle.

However, pay attention to newsgroups, and avoid posting this letter in the newsgroups where there are a lot of upset people complaining about "spamming." In another words, we are asking that you use common sense, and have courtesy to others on the Internet. This may be opposite of what many other similar postings may be saying. Keep in mind that there are plenty of people out there who believe and want this as much as you do.

3. Keep a positive frame of mind while engaging in this process, and you will receive the amount of money you desire.

4. In order to achieve maximum results DO NOT CHANGE THE CONTENTS OF THIS LETTER. However, you may edit applicable portions relating to Internet when sending this letter via regular mail

5. When the money begins to arrive, it is a good gesture to give 10% or more to your church or favorite charity with a joyful spirit.

The Internet has proved to be a very quick and effective means to reach millions of people with your message. This message exemplifies a UNIVERSAL LAW OF ABUNDANCE that there is plenty to go around for everyone. You will not be hurting anyone and will be creating the opportunity for those who read your message to benefit -- just as you will -- from the abundance that exits in this universe."

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This guy ought to be taken out back of a barroom somewhere (where I'm quite sure he spends a lot of his time) and the facts of the matter explained to him with a pool cue.

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