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Submitted by Tim Kuehl, Nov 25, 2007 07:15

So if one reaches their goal what do THEY get other than the satisfaction? In other words, Who needs you? It just amazes me how many schemes people come up with to separate others from their money. And what, the charity's name is kept from the loser? Who gets the tax deduction? But what is more amazing is how many chumps fall for it.

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