The US Postal Service will deliver more than 180 billion pieces of mail this year, including some interesting, appealing and attractive solicitations. The Federal Trade Commission and the US Postal Inspection Service say there are mailbox bandits lurking behind some of these solicitations and they're after only one thing - your money. They tug at your heartstrings, take advantage of your trusting nature, or appeal to the entrepreneur in you. Truth is few companies hire individuals to provide this service. It's likely you won't make money, it will cost you money.
All chain letters are illegal.
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