the fight against fraud knows no border

Summary:
Canada and the United States share similar cultural interest in sports and common borders. This border is to prove that no obstacle to fraud programs that target victims in both countries...

Canada and the United States share similar cultural interest in sports and common borders.

Unfortunately, the border is proved that no obstacle to fraud programs that target victims in both countries. Armed with the Internet and cell phones, Con artists target their victims-many older Americans in this cross-border systems. Using false names and electronic tricks, they hide, and where they are in fact.

The good news is that the U.S. Postal Inspection Service is working with Canadian law enforcement to stop these crimes. Prevention, however, is still the best medicine. Chief Postal Inspector L.R. Heath urges consumers to protect themselves by following these tips:

• Be cautious of anything that promises large sums of money, such as the Sweepstakes or lottery winnings, in exchange for payment for the ad, contribution or investment.

• Do not be pressured to take a decision on the offer. Check it out first.

• Be careful about companies that try to hide their mailing addresses and phone numbers, and avoid questions about their operations.

• Be aware that if you respond to even one of these "offers," Your name will be added to "mooch" list of those criminals. These contact lists, similar to those used by legitimate companies, to monitor people who have fallen for scams in the past. They are bought and sold with these crimes and companies you can count on target again.

The Postal Service's Consumer Advocate Delores J. Kill Cassette said, "Older Americans need to be educated to avoid becoming victims of consumer fraud and convinced that it is OK to say 'No' to soli Citations. But their children, many of whom are baby boomers, also needs to play role. They need to keep an eye on older parents and grandparents to protect them from scammers. Fighting fraud is certainly a family matter. "educated families are the best defense against these fraudsters-if they recognize the warning signs.