As you open your mailbox, you probably expect to find bills, cards from people you know, and marketing letters from companies. Sometimes, shady people or businesses intend to deceive people by using the mail system to commit fraud. You can learn more about this subject by understanding the most common types of mail fraud.
Fake Contests
One of the most common types of mail fraud involves contests. Scammers often use enticing headlines or promises of riches or incredible prizes to entice potential victims. These scams typically target the elderly and ask them to send money for cash or other prizes that don’t exist.
Employment Fraud
Con artists also use the mail system to swindle honest people seeking employment opportunities. This type of mail fraud typically involves sending people letters promising them high-paying job offers. Employment fraud scams may also ask potential victims to send them money for non-existent job-related leads.
Phony Charities
Amazingly, people committing mail fraud and wire fraud will also target people who enjoy charitable giving. Many common types of wire fraud mail out fake information about charities to collect money from targeted individuals. These scams hope to swindle people who won’t investigate further into a charity. Although, these scammers sometimes set up fake websites that look indistinguishable from actual charity websites.
Unfortunately, those committing mail fraud and wire fraud don’t think about the people they hurt. If you suspect you’re a victim of fraud, contact The Law Offices of Vadim A. Glozman.
