Publication 300-A - U.S. Postal Inspection Service Guide to Preventing Mail Fraud

July 2019

U.S. Postal Inspection Service Guide to Preventing Mail Fraud What Is Mail Fraud? Sweepstakes and ‘Free’ Prizes ‘Free’ Vacations Government Look-Alike Mail Solicitations Disguised As Invoices Foreign Lotteries Chain Letters Charity Fraud Insurance Fraud Medical Fraud Internet Fraud Phony Inheritance Schemes Home Improvement and Home Repair Fraud Investment Fraud Fees Charged for Normally Free Services Advance-Fee Loans Credit Repair and Credit Card Schemes Work-at-Home Offers Distributorship and Franchise Fraud Phony Job Opportunities Unsolicited Merchandise Reshipping Fraud Fake Check Scams How to Contact the U.S. Postal Inspection Service