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U.S. Postal Inspection Service Guide to Preventing Mail Fraud

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




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