Chain letter
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A chain letter is a message that attempts to convince the recipient to make a number of copies and pass them on to a certain number of recipients. The "chain" is an exponentially growing pyramid (a tree graph) that cannot be sustained indefinitely.
Common methods used in chain letters include emotionally manipulative stories, get-rich-quick pyramid schemes, and the exploitation of superstition to threaten the recipient. Originally, chain letters were letters sent by mail; today, chain letters are often sent electronically via email, social network sites, and text messages.
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See also
- Gratis Internet
- Jessica Mydek hoax letter
- Mail and wire fraud
- Make money fast
- Multi-level marketing
- Spam
- Virus hoax
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Similar distribution
- Faxlore – distribution of chain-letters or similar material by fax machine
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