U.S. Customs is returning all the money to its rightful owners. Telemarketing scams are not limited to Canada. A new telemarketing scam based in London, England and involving wire transfers has recently come the attention of the U.S. Customs Service, and there have been reports of similar scams from the Caribbean and Central America. Victims of telemarketing fraud investigated by the U.S. Customs Service are in all 50 states. Most victims are elderly, although the scam artists have developed other scams that target victims across the age spectrum.
Victims never receive the loan money.
Victims are solicited to purchase gemstones via mail or telephone. The victims are told they are high quality stones, and the scams often continue for years with the scam artists persuading the victims to invest their entire life savings and retirements. This is an indispensable source from the U.S. State Department. It providesConsular Information Sheets for every country in the world, including information on location of U.S. Embassy or Consulate, health conditions, currency, entry regulations, crime and security. Plus, travel warnings where indicated.