The Postal Service site contains a great deal of information on the detection of mail fraud and the investigation efforts of the Postal Service.
a. Access the U.S. Postal Service Web site at www. usps.gov. Enter into the search box the words “postal inspectors.” Review and become familiar with the fraud services provided by the Postal Inspection Service.
b. Give a brief overview of the Postal Inspection Service.
c. What does the Postal Inspection Service recommend in order to protect you against phony “one-shot” credit card offers?
d. Name five characteristics of telemarketing fraud schemes.