We are all aware of the style of email scams designed to extract money, but it would appear that the principle of such schemes is not new. This article is taken from "The Leicester Chronicle" of January 7, 1837. I just love the style of writing in old newspapers, but find it odd that the newspaper appears more to condemn the style of robbery, rather than robbery itself. The article is reproduced as written, with the lengthy sentences then used. "The Notorious Joseph Ady (says a correspondent) has begun his old tricks again. A few days back, a gentleman of Hinckley received an epistle, assuring him that on the remittance of a certain sum, Joseph would communicate some very valuable information. In this instance, the only effect produced was pity for a man so destitute of principle, and regret that no means of stopping the depredations of a cowardly thief, who, instead of meeting you on the highway and giving you a chance of resistance, comes to you through the legally established communications, and politely thrusts his hand in your pocket under the guise of an honest man. He is now pretty well known; but there may be persons who have not heard of him, and this notice is sent in order that crafty impudence may be prevented from imposing on credulous simplicity." Brian Binns Loughborough _____ No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.1834 / Virus Database: 2092/4574 - Release Date: 10/25/11