Types of Mail Fraud
Mail fraud or mail scams can be defined as scams and frauds which try to result in loss of finances or items being delivered through the postal system. Mail fraud or mail scams can be segregated into three broad types:
Type-I: The first type of mail fraud involves the internet, wherein an email is used to request money to be sent for goods or services which do not exist.
Type-II: The second category of mail fraud deals with the delivering of fake documents or misrepresentation of identity. Emails claiming to be from legitimate government authorities eg IRS, FTC etc asking for personal information.
Type-III: Failure to receive a product after ordering and paying for it, as well as fraud involving receipt of a product which differs in quality and features to the one which was being advertised. Such mail fraud is mostly committed via the internet as this proves to be a safer option for the con artist or fraudster.
The most simple way to avoid mail fraud and mail scams is to do a complete research about the source from where any goods or services are being ordered. Selecting firms and agencies which are based locally will prove to be a better option in case of a fraud. Confirming the authenticity of the firm or agency with the state or federal authorities is a sure way to differentiate between a genuine and a fake company.
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