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Gary Halbert's Money-Making Secrets

The document discusses how to make money quickly through unconventional means. It describes a man named Gary Halbert who was desperate and broke until he came up with a "crazy idea" to write a sales letter that would get people to send him money. His friends laughed at the idea but it ended up making him a lot of money. The summary then discusses how the document proposes questionable ways to make or obtain money, including through marketing tactics, government benefits, or products with dubious health claims. The overall tone suggests the goal is to get the reader's money or personal information through exaggerated or misleading promises.
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Gary Halbert's Money-Making Secrets

The document discusses how to make money quickly through unconventional means. It describes a man named Gary Halbert who was desperate and broke until he came up with a "crazy idea" to write a sales letter that would get people to send him money. His friends laughed at the idea but it ended up making him a lot of money. The summary then discusses how the document proposes questionable ways to make or obtain money, including through marketing tactics, government benefits, or products with dubious health claims. The overall tone suggests the goal is to get the reader's money or personal information through exaggerated or misleading promises.
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  • Introduction and Opener
  • Promotional Messages
  • Financial Opportunities
  • Personal Appeal and Testimonials
  • Investment Advice
  • Market Openings
  • Conclusion on Themes

Openers:

If you would like to be a woman that nearly all men... just can't resist, this is going to be
the most important message you will ever read.

Here is why:

Let's face it... almost any woman can get a man to have sex with her. You don't have to
be pretty. You don't have to be sexy. You don't have to have a great body. Basically, you
just have to be a woman who will say "yes" and thousands of men will have sex with
you.

Once!

Dear friend,

If you would like to make a lot of money very quickly, this is going to be the most
exciting message you will ever read.

Here is why: my name is Gary Halbert and, sometime ago, I was dead broke. My
business was almost bankrupt and I couldn't even pay the rent. Actually, I wasn't just
broke, I was desperate.

Then, one day, I came up with a "crazy idea" about how to write a certain kind of sales
letter (it was not a chain letter) that would get people to send me money.

I was living in Ohio at the time and my friends laughed at the idea. They thought it was a
big joke. They said I was a dreamer and that I had no "common sense". In fact, one guy
said I was just a nerd and that my idea was so silly, he felt sorry for me.

Would you like to know how much money you have invested in Social Security right to
the penny? And would you like to know how to get the most of that investment including
all the brand-new Social Security benefits? Now you can do both by using the short easy
coupon at the bottom of this page. Here's the way it works. The left half of the coupon
will be sent to the proper government office. They will run a check on your account and
then send you a report in a confidential sealed envelope. This report will tell you how
much of your earnings have been recorded in your Social Security account year by year.
There is no charge for the service, not even postage.
You can now purchase an all-natural (and extremely fast-acting) weight-loss “miracle”
pill that literally destroys fat… even if… you refuse to diet! News of this “killer” fat-
fighting pill is creating a virtual flood of letters to the small company that developed it.
One doctor says it burns off more fat than running 98 miles per week.

If you are a man who would like to start getting non-stop sex, this will be the most
exciting message you will ever read.

Here is why: A certain Mr. Corey Wayne has written a curious book called "How To Be
A 3% Man: Winning the Heart of the Woman of Your Dreams." This book is all
about how to find your dream lover and then, capture her heart forever.

But wait. Although he believes your goal should be to meet and win the heart of the
woman of your dreams... he also... says it is not fair for him to judge what it is you want.
He says maybe you just want a date for the weekend. Maybe you want a girlfriend.
Maybe you want to date multiple women. Maybe you want to get married. Maybe you
want to put the passion back into your marriage or relationship. Or, maybe...

You Just Want To Get Laid,


Over And Over!

Dear Friend,
My name is Donald Elgie and, I think you may want to call me after reading this letter. If
so, my number is 000-000-0000. And if you'd like to visit me, my office is located at 123
Elm Street in Massillon, Ohio. That's right across the street from the Public Library and
two blocks south of the Massillon Police Station.
You see, if you feel tired more often than you'd like and… you want more energy all
throughout the day… this may be the most important letter you will ever read.
Here is why:
There is an unusual man who lived in the 17th century named Athanasius Kircher. He
was born in 1601 and died in 1680. He was an Archeologist, Mathematician, Biologist,
Physicist, Vulcanologist, and Egyptologist. And many people consider him …

The Last Person Alive To Know Everything


There Is To Know In The World!
Dear taxpayer:

What do you get?

The "poor" get federal housing, food stamps, and other welfare benefits. The rich get oil
depletion allowances, lower interest rate loans and expense accounts.

What do you get?

The answer to that one is easy. You get to pay taxes! Isn't that nice? It is a bit
depressing, isn't it? To work so hard for your money and then each year give Uncle Sam
a bigger and bigger share of it.

What can you do about it?

Well, you could always cheat. Or move to another country.

But seriously, if you're already claiming all the legitimate deductions you're entitled to,
there is still something you should do. And that is... make sure that you're getting every
penny's worth of government benefits that your hard earned dollars are paying for!

Dateline Florida -- have you been to the Key West waterfront recently? If you have, then
you probably seen the new home of the Key West College of Millionaires.

It's located smack in the heart of the historic waterfront section of this island city at 423
Front St and takes up the entire 5000 square-foot second-floor of the world famous
Harbour House. This majestic 115-year-old red brick building (which is on the register
of historic places) sits flush on Front St, just beyond Mallory dock. You can't miss it.

The college is a constant beehive of activity, with a daily staff of 24 people and an
international network of three dozen "teachers" on the faculty, including many of the
most visible experts on making money in America today.

But don't look for any freshfaced kids wandering the halls. The Key West College of
millionaires is about as far from a conventional college as you can get -- the entire
curriculum is designed for business owners and entrepreneurs and other people who are
finally ready to make some serious money. In fact, the college bills itself as "an
institution of higher learning", and makes perhaps the most daring guarantee ever offered
in American education:

"You will receive more legitimate, hard-core moneymaking information


in 4 days from the Key West College of Millionaires than you could ever
receive in four years from any conventional college or university!"

If you are lucky enough to have any money set aside for a rainy day and you're keeping it
in a savings account, you're really being taken.

Your money is probably earning about 5 1/4 percent interest. Since inflation is averaging
8% to 10% a year, you're not even breaking even. And the way things are going this year
it can only get worse.

Do you realize that you have to spend $1.49 to buy as much steak as you could buy for a
dollar only a few months ago?

Dear friend,

My name is Don Schwerdtfeger. I am an M.D. and have been practicing medicine here in
San Diego for 14 years.

I am reproducing my business card at the bottom of this page and I am writing to ask the
people of America a personal favor.

If any of you will do this favor for me you will be helping me with my research and I will
gladly pay you for your help.

Do your marketing efforts overlook the obvious?

If you own or control a profit oriented business, you should probably talk to Jay
Abraham. That's because Mr. Abraham is an absolute wizard when it comes instantly
increasing sales and producing an almost overnight high-speed cash flow increase for
nearly any type of owner operated business.

However, Mr. Abraham is also an absolute coward when it comes to travel. This is
especially true when it comes to traveling on airplanes. Therefore, if you wish to do
business with Mr. Abraham, you must come to him. This is not because Mr. Abraham's
autocratic, conceited, aloof or stubborn.

Quite simply, the man is afraid to fly.

Dear Friend,

If you would like to make love with one (or more) women who are almost crazy to have
sex with you, this will be the most exciting message you will ever read.

Here is why.

Julie Paris (no relation to that other young woman named Paris) is a lesbian who lives in
Miami Beach, Florida. Actually, she is bi-sexual... but... she hardly ever "wastes her
time" with men these days. That's because (according to her) most men just don't have a
clue about how to satisfy a woman in bed.

For years, Julie has studied chemistry and its biological effect on women. She is
responsible for creating many of the top cosmetic products in the entire world. But now,
she has created a product called "Fire Play" that makes almost all women...

Instantly Horny!

Dear Mr. Smith,


As you can see, I have attached a nice, crisp $1 bill to the top of this letter. Why have I
done this? Actually, there are two reasons:
1. I have something very important to say to you and I needed some way to make sure
this letter would catch your attention!
2. And secondly, for reasons I will explain in a moment, I wanted you to experience,
as you opened this letter... the totally unique thrill... of receiving money in the mail
from a completely unexpected source!
First things first. Mr. Smith, what is it I have to say to you that is so all-fired important?
Simply this...

Thank You!
Dateline Washington -- there is a very good chance you have some money coming from
the US government. There is an even better chance you don't know why the government
owes you this money or exactly how much you will get.

The amount may surprise you. It could easily be a lot more than you would ever
imagine. There is an honest chance you may have enough coming to retire on for the rest
of your life.

Actually, the US government gives away so much money every year it can't even keep
track of it all. Much of this money gets lost in the shuffle. For example, last year alone,
$135 million dollars went unclaimed because the people who had that money coming
simply did know how to get it. And this is what happened to just one US payment
program. Just imagine how much money goes unclaimed in all the different programs.

Dear Friend,
This message is going to make a lot of people very nervous.
Why? Simply because this message is going to jump-start the greed glands of almost
everyone who reads it.
Not only that, it is going to tap into that pocket of ice-cold fear that lies hidden in the soul
of nearly every person who walks the earth! Greed and fear. That's what pure investing is
all about.
Are you ready?
Ok then, let's roll:

Have you seen Tova Borgnine lately? she really looks great! In fact, according to her
husband Ernest, Tova now has the skin of a teenager!

And what about Ernie himself? His friends are all saying he looks younger now than he
did 10 years ago. Actually, he looks so good many of his costars are accusing him of
having a facelift.

But Ernie hasn't had a face lift and neither has his wife Tova. Both of them, however, do
have a certain little secret.

Dear Mr. Jones,


As you can see, I have attached a nice, crisp $1.00 bill to the top of this letter. Why have I
done this?
Actually, there are two reasons:
1) This letter is very important and I needed some way to make sure it
would catch your attention.
2) And secondly, if you are over 45... and... you have any problems with
your eyes...
This Is Going To Be
The Most Important Message
You Will Ever Read!

Dear friend,

If you have a weight problem, I want you to take a good look at the pictures on this page.

Okay, did you do it? Did you take a good look at those amazing pictures? What you
SAW is a young man (me) whose life was once a nightmare. Maybe you saw my story
on CBS Live or Good Morning America. You may have read about me in the Detroit
Free Press, the Oakland Daily Tribune or even the National Enquirer.

Believe me, if you want to lose weight, I can tell you exactly how to do it.

My name is Gary C. Halbert and I am about to reveal the details to you of three low-
priced stocks I believe have a tremendous upside potential. I, myself, have purchased
shares in each of these companies.

However, that does not mean you should invest in these stocks. Just because I believe the
price of a certain stock is going to go up, doesn't mean it is a dead certainty which will
turn out to be true. There are always factors in the near and distant future which are
virtually unknowable before they manifest themselves. Therefore, you should never
invest any money in the stock market if the loss of that money would cause you undue
discomfort or inconvenience. If you invest in any of these stocks, you could lose part or
all of your investment.
But, you could also make a bundle!
Dear friend,

I've developed something very powerful for the almost effortless removal of stubborn,
bulging fatty deposits. In fact it's so powerful that, depending on how much you're
overweight, it allows you to lose up to 20 pounds of fat, flab and fluids in two weeks, and
amazing as it may seem, you can lose this awesome amount of weight, while you eat six
meals a day!

Real meals, mouthwatering delicious meals, meals that give you that wonderful satisfying
feeling that you've really eaten when you get up from the table. But, best of all, it's based
on science, factual science, not false claims nor empty promises, and I'll stick my medical
reputation on it.

If you trade Nasdaq stocks, this will be the most important message you will ever read.
Here is why: Every morning there is a certain pattern that happens in the Nasdaq market
during the first 47-minutes of trading. When you understand this pattern, you can buy
stocks at approximately 9:07 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time) and sell at approximately
10:17 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time) and, make substantial profits...

Every Single Day The


Market Is Open!

Have you ever wondered what, in reality, has been the very most profitable investment
over the last five years?

The answer may surprise you. In fact, you're probably going to be amazed! This
investment has performed so well that, over the last five years, it has generated almost
double the profits of its nearest rival! Not only that, this investment has also
outperformed all others for the last 15 years and even the last 30 years!

How good is good? Let's take a look. Here is a comparison of the performance of
investment "X" over the last 16 months to the performance of other "hot"
investment vehicles.

Dear friend,
My name is Geoffrey Scott and I've been in show business for more than 20 years.
Perhaps you seen me in Dynasty when, as Mark Jennings, I played opposite Linda Evans
and Joan Collins. I've also got starred in Night Court, Fantasy Island, Lobo, Dallas,
Hotel and many other TV series and feature films.

Whatever, the reason I mention all this is because everybody I know in show business is
vitally concerned with their looks, their health, and especially their weight! And, that's
why I am very happy to announce a brand-new diet secret that is being introduced by my
friend Michael Ezell.

So if you have a problem with your weight, you should definitely be aware of this
product. I use it myself and I think it's incredible. It's made a big difference in my life.
Not only have I lost weight, I also have a lot more energy. Anyway, here is the official
press release Michael is sending to all the papers. Please read it carefully.

My name is Dr. Ross Stewart and I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist. My
practice is located in Dallas, Texas and my state certification number is 00469.

I have degrees from two different colleges and, I have devoted my entire working life to
helping people with all kinds of emotional problems. Because of this, the last thing in the
world I want to do is offend anybody... or... make anybody emotionally uncomfortable.
I'm telling you this because...

The Rest of This


Message Is All about Sex!

Have you ever wondered why there is always so much excitement about winning money
playing the casino game of blackjack? well, I'm going to tell you why. In fact, I'm going
to tell you some things about this amazing gambling game that you probably never heard
before. Things that could possibly win you a lot of money. And some things that just
might stop you from ever gambling again. So, please read these words carefully. Every
word is true and it has taken me the better part of my lifetime to discover what I am now
going to reveal to you. Read on!

The average American gets his only exercise walking from his house to his car. As soon
as he gets in his car, the automatic transmission, power brakes, and power steering
takeover for him. In many cases he even has a remote control gadget that opens his
garage door where he keeps his riding power lawnmower. In the meantime his wife is in
the kitchen with her electric mixer, electric can opener, garbage disposal, and self-
cleaning oven.

It seems like machines do everything for us lucky Americans anymore. Is it any wonder
then that almost 80% of Americans are overweight? Did you know that the United States
is rank 11th in the world for life expectancy for women and 18th for men? Over 165,000
Americans die prematurely each year from heart disease.

It's a shame that such a rich and wonderful country like ours is losing its health because
of its own richness. In an age where we are now worried so much about the ecology of
our land, I think it's about time to worry more about the wasting of our bodies.

You may have more money in your pocket than you realize. A lot more. In fact, chances
are that you have virtually thousands of dollars of "hidden money" in your wallet or purse
right now.

Before you can spend this money you're going to have to do a little work.

It will take you about 45 minutes. That is approximately how


long it will take you to learn 31 legal ways to turn every credit
card you have from an expense into a plastic gold mine.

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