Chain letter hoax

Chain letters are messages, either in print or electronic, designed to be passed on (i.e. copy and pasted) for alternatively self-serving, altruistic or nefarious purposes...types of chain letters run the gamut from luck to protection, charity, religion, advocacy, money-generating schemes, parody and exchange.

1. Superstition
2. Hoaxes

1. Misconceptions
2. Electronic spam

1. Gullibility
2. Fear

1. Rumour

1. Performing good works

1. Before Chain Letters Swept the Internet, They Raised Funds for Orphans and Sent Messages From God
2. Remember chain emails? They are back!
3. The Chain Letter Is Back, and Just as Annoying as Before