Cra scams by mail

The classic "cra scam" by mail! Here are some common types of scams that may arrive in the mail:

1. Advance Fee Scams: You receive a letter or package claiming you've won a prize or inherited a large sum of money, but you need to pay a fee to claim it.
2. Phony Investment Opportunities: You're offered a "guaranteed" investment opportunity with unusually high returns, but it's actually a scam to get you to send money.
3. Lottery and Sweepstakes Scams: You receive a letter or package claiming you've won a lottery or sweepstakes, but you need to pay a fee to claim your prize.
4. Fake Checks: You receive a check in the mail that appears to be from a legitimate company, but it's actually a scam to get you to cash the check and send money back.
5. Prize Notification Scams: You receive a letter or package claiming you've won a prize, but it's actually a scam to get you to pay a fee or provide personal information.
6. Charity Scams: You receive a solicitation from a charity that claims to be helping a good cause, but it's actually a scam to get you to donate money.
7. Government Grant Scams: You receive a letter or package claiming you're eligible for a government grant, but it's actually a scam to get you to pay a fee or provide personal information.
8. Fake Auctions: You receive a letter or package claiming you've won an auction, but it's actually a scam to get you to pay a fee or provide personal information.
9. Phony Credit Card Offers: You receive a credit card offer that appears to be from a legitimate company, but it's actually a scam to get you to apply for a credit card with high fees or interest rates.
10. Fake Insurance Offers: You receive an insurance offer that appears to be from a legitimate company, but it's actually a scam to get you to pay a premium or provide personal information.

To avoid falling victim to these scams, always:

• Be cautious of unsolicited mail or packages that ask for personal information or money.
• Research the company or organization before responding or sending money.
• Verify the authenticity of the mail or package by contacting the company or organization directly.
• Never send money or provide personal information to someone you don't know or trust.
• Report suspicious mail or packages to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) or your local authorities.

Remember, if it seems too good to be true, it probably is!