Other types of fraud include:
Government Look-Alike Mail
Those brown envelopes with the name, return address, and seal resembling that of the government can be deceptive, confusing, and illegal. Most times these solicitations or requests are for donations for political causes.
Foreign Lotteries
Offer the use of mail order purchasing of lottery tickets or for a share in a lottery pool.
Chain Letters
Letters that guarantee the winning of money by placing your name on the bottom of the list and mailing it on to a certain number of individuals. This is done through the mail as well as on the internet.
Phony Job Opportunities
These scams offer unbelievable claims about job opportunities. Ads misrepresent wages and the number of jobs available, and require fees to receive more information.
Unsolicited Merchandise
Companies send people random gifts hoping that the person will feel guilty and pay for it. Be aware that you can mark it “return to sender” and mail it back.
Sexually Oriented Advertisements
Companies send unsolicited sexually provocative material to your home. There is a form from the US Postal Service that can stop delivery of unsolicited sexually oriented material.
Wellness Companies