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more_legal_areas consumer_fraudMail fraud is any illegal deceitful act performed for financial gain at the expense of another that is carried out through the United States Postal Service or an affiliated postal service provider (i.e. Mailboxes Etc.). The United States Postal Service delivers over 180 billion pieces of solicitation mail each year, some of which are legitimate and others which are fraudulent. Mail fraud perpetrators use the mail system to divest you of money by promising something they do not intend to deliver. Approximately one-third of all consumer fraud is carried out through mail fraud or some other print advertisement. It is important for consumers to be aware of the common types of mail fraud, how to avoid mail fraud, and what to do if you become a victim of this white collar crime.
Mail fraud comes through a variety of schemes that may seem legitimate or promising. They may offer you discounted magazine subscriptions or entrance into a prize eligibility pool. In exchange for their incentives, these mail fraud promoters ask you to disclose private personal information that is either used to charge you outrageous amounts of money for products, used to steal your identity to open or access financial accounts, or is used to further subject you to fraudulent ploys. Some of these mail fraud scams ask you for money up front in order to increase your chances to win or receive more money or prizes.
Offers of credit repair, credit card loan offers irrespective of personal credit history, and unsolicited checks are ways that mail fraud perpetrators take advantage of people with financial problems. Chain letters, pyramid schemes, bogus charities, and foreign lotteries are also scams employed by mail fraud perpetrators.
The USPS and other government enforcement agencies do offer some suggestions to prevent falling victim to mail fraud. They advise consumers to be wary of any deal that offers a free gift, prize or other incentive in exchange for money or personal information. Throw away any mail that doesn''t identify the company''s name, address, and phone number, any thing resembling government solicitation (the government doesn''t solicit money from citizens), or any mail that asks you to provide financial account information up front. Several government agencies have informational databases that citizens can assess to discover the legitimacy of a particular company''s offer or incentive.
The US Postal Inspection Service is responsible for investigating mail fraud schemes. If you have been the victim of mail fraud you may file a report with this government agency. To file a claim against the perpetrators of mail fraud to recover damages, you may wish to speak to a qualified and experienced mail fraud attorney who can advise you of your rights and options and help you build a strong case. Laws governing mail fraud can vary by state and circumstance and there may be a time limitation on filing a claim. For more information on mail fraud cases, please contact us to confer with an attorney.
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