The six people you send it to are supposed to continue the chain and eventually you are supposed to get 36 pairs of flip-flops (not that anyone needs that many.) Is this considered a chain letter? And if so, is this actually illegal? If it is illegal, does anyone know why?
2006-08-28 04:57:07 · 4 answers · asked by BECKY V 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
There is nothing expressly provided by the law with regard to such "chain-communication" but we can always look for existing laws in this regard and if even they are not sufficient, one can rely on the common principles of justice, equity and good conscience.
You are not bound to obey the letter because you do not owe a duty of care or a fiduciary duty towards the sender of the letter. If the letter threatens you or the wordings of the letter put you under fear or pressure then you can even sue the sender of the letter for that.
2006-08-28 05:19:32 · answer #1 · answered by King of the Net 7 · 12⤊ 0⤋
It's a chain letter and is a violation of Postal regulations. And it's a crime if it constitutes a pyramid scheme, which these seems to be, however hare-brained.
A pyramid doesn't have to involve sending money, although it usually does.
2006-08-28 05:21:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure, but I think it is only illegal if there is a "threat" of a curse or something if you don't continue the chain.
2006-08-28 05:03:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prolly a scam just ignore it.
2006-08-28 05:23:17 · answer #4 · answered by kristycordeaux 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋