submitted by Willow Arune (1998)

"Have I got a deal for you. You see, the banks have been making money for years - massive profits - authorized by treaties after the World War Two. They issue debentures and letters of credit and trade them amongst themselves. This is controlled by the IMF; "traders" have to get a number from the Federal Reserve in the United States. They trade bank debentures issued by the top 100 banks. Sometimes (or in the alternative) short term letters of credit. The volume is very high, and the trading takes place in tranches (derived from the French for 'slice'). Trades occur in cycles, and every trade makes a profit. In a few days, you can make a fortune..."

Or lose it, your house, farm and retirement plans. In fact the option to gain is not present. Just say, you will lose it...