You know, the one where there's a list of people, then you pay them, say "Add me to your list", then put your own name on the list & keep sending it out until you supposedly get like so many people doing the same for you?
My daughter's thinking of trying it, & this letter says to use paypal, but I'm afraid it won't work, or that Paypal will shut her down. Has anyone ever done this? & did it work? lol I wonder!
The original letter says that it was "proven on Oprah" & a news show - was it CNN?
Anyway, I'm just wondering if it is worth the $10 or if you have had any experience w/ it. I would like only people to write back that have really tried it, not just people that THINK it wouldn't work. Thanks.
2007-02-21 17:09:49 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
These are ILLEGAL! Do not send anyone anything or put your name on anyone's list. These things have been around forever and appeal to our unrealistic desire to get something for nothing. It doesn't happen, it won't, don't be tempted. The sender is just using Oprah's name to ligitimize their efforts.
2007-02-21 17:28:58 · answer #1 · answered by Jeanne B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In addition to having been a felony longer than the Internet has existed, this scheme is banned by Paypal's own rules worldwide.
See their Acceptable Use Policies, and have a talk with your daughter about what "felony" and "fraud" mean.
2007-02-23 08:52:44 · answer #2 · answered by Wolfman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That would be called spam mail and also would just be a scam do you just randomly hand out money to strangers on the street? then why would you do it online. when in doubt throw it out
2007-02-21 17:16:04 · answer #3 · answered by beebop 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
someone is tryin to get money for nothing....it's a scam...
spam the letter...
2007-02-21 17:13:13 · answer #4 · answered by Chrys 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋