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
