Mail Fraud Snapchat Story
Channel: USAgov/archive
Date: 2016-12-15

Hi, thanks for watching this video. It’s from our Snapchat account so it doesn’t have sound like a traditional video. In this snap story, we’re using presidential rubber ducks to inform the public about mail fraud schemes.


Have you ever gotten a letter with the following message? 


$50,000 check included
$20,000 ready to be paid.
Did you know you’re owed $10,000? Just fill this form and mail back 50$ in processing.


Business duckie asks: Ever see a letter with a message like this in your mailbox?


It looks like legitimate mail, but it’s actually a scam. 


Unfortunately, many people are falling for it, especially older adults.


Learn how to identify fraudulent schemes like this one, and what to do if you or someone you know is a victim. A visual on how mail fraud schemes work.
Here’s what you can do.
Keep your money and information to yourself.
Pass this information onto a friend.
Learn about other scams at FTC.gov/passiton
And visit Justice.gov/elder to learn more about how the government is fighting these scams


Interested in learning more about consumer protection? Go to USA.gov and get your free consumer action handbook! Picture of the Consumer Action Handbook


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