US http://www.sec.gov/answers/pyramid.htm and UK http://www.dti.gov.uk/ccp/topics1/facts/pyramid.htm
The problem is that they are difficult to enforce and just like those who fall into the phishing river and the money laundering schemes no matter how many times they are warned, they still do it. There are also insufficient people prepared to stick their nose in and take action, which is why they thrive. The fact that Yahoo also makes them against their Terms of Service ought to be sufficient here. ;-) Janet O/S XPSP2 OE/IE6 http://globechatters.net ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom Mitchell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Actually, it's a pyramid scheme....that's what's illegal. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Phyllis > > I think chain letters are illegal..--Phyllis > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Orma Orma" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Friday, April 29, 2005 4:31 PM > Subject: [A-1-Computer_Tech] Just for fun and giggles! > > > > $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ > > Here are instructions on how to make $10,000 US cash in the next 2 weeks: > > $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ > > just for fun and giggles! > > If you don't try it - you will never know. > > There is an address listed below. > > Send the person at the bottom a $5 bill wrapped in 2 pieces of paper (to > > securely hide it), along with a note that says: > > "Please add me to your mailing list". If you have any questions or problems with any aspect of this site, please feel free to contact me directly [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please do not post personal issues directly to the group. To unsubscribe from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank you for using A-1 Computer Tech Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/A-1-Computer_Tech/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
