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How Ponzi, a master scammer, met his match

Ponzi Schemes: Don't be a victim of a Ponzi scheme! Learn more about Investment Fraud. Report suspected Ponzi schemes online via our Mail Fraud Complaint form.

Identity Theft: It may take months before you realize you are a victim of identity theft. Find out how to protect your name.

Charity Fraud: Disasters can bring out the best in people, but the reverse may also be true: Scammers often try to take advantage of a disaster by stealing charitable donations intended to help victims. Learn more about charity fraud.

Are you a victim of crime? Discover your Victim Rights.

National Crime Victims Rights Week Poster
Click here to learn more about National Crime Victim Rights Week.

Scam Artist
Scams like these don't work well in person; so why would you fall for it on-line?

Online Safety
Today, the majority of child exploitation cases investigated by Postal Inspectors—about 95%—involve both the U.S. Mail and the Internet. In fact, 1 in 7 youths are sexually solicited online, according to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Read more about how Postal Inspectors protect children.

Consumer Awareness
Report suspected mail theft, mailbox vandalism, identity theft, postage or other mail fraud, or a false change of address online. Learn how to protect yourself from fraudsters.

Wanted & Reward Posters
Help Postal Inspectors find fugitives and solve mail-related crimes. Rewards are offered in some cases. Click here to see our complete list of wanted and reward posters.

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