Another letter to the local newspaper:-
Junk mail
This past weekend, someone stuck some junk mail under the Kombi's windscreen whilst it was parked at the local Pick&Pay. When the wife got home, she removed it, and brought it into the house to throw into the trash. However, before she did, I decided to see what was in the envelope. It's the usual:-
Wealth Creator - Business Opportunity - Financial Independence!
All the Buzz words we all like to hear, and unfortunately some like to believe! And, "This is not a pyramid scheme!" This statement alone means it probably is!
A quick glance through revealed that this has been in circulation since 2006 (It still refers to "Do it for yourself tody..... In 2006!!")
You need to send R50.00 to each of the people named on the front, and then put your name in space 1, and move the current name in space 1 to 2, and 2 to 3 and 3 falls away. Make 200 copies (or more) send them out, and watch the money rolling in.
OK, so most of you have seen this, and some have responded (or else it wouldn't still be in circulation).
What intrigued me was the fact that the envelope in which this was "posted" is a Government issue! Yup, someone who is employed by the government, or who knows someone who is, and who is paid by us taxpayers, stole, i assume 200 envelopes, and used them to post this letter. I'm willing to bet that the 200 photocopies were also made on a government owned photocopier!
Yup, Mr.N.J. Molefe (he's the first name, so must be the person who posted the flyer under my windscreen wiper, unless someone else did this using your name in which case lucky you when the money comes rolling in), you sir, are a thief!
it would be interesting to see if anyone in the government structure would be willing to see if they can tie this flyer, and the named person (his banking details are also on the flyer by the way), together, and take some action on the basis that theft and misuse of government equipment is involved!
So, I have the flyer and envelope at hand. The Krugersdorp News has my contact details. Should anyone decide that this is a matter to be followed up on, I am happy to meet with them, at either the Krugersdorp News offices, or the local SAPS. Will be interesting to see the response, if any!!!
Irate Taxpayer!
Salagatle!
1 comment:
All you need to do id put all your family names on the letter and post them, then all 10 go to you
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