5 Free DVDs from USPS.com
I recently stumbled upon a post on Digg about the U.S. Postal Service offering free DVDs about avoiding online scams and identity theft.
I figured I’d check it out for myself and found it to be true. Better yet, there’s free shipping and no late fees (watch out Netflix).
The U.S. Postal Service’s new DVD selection is as follows:
Telemarketing fraud costs Americans millions of dollars each year. And when it comes to phony investment “opportunities,” older Americans are prime targets. This free 15 minute DVD tells the story of such a scam and the lives that are ruined by these criminals. The film also provides tips on how to protect yourself from investment frauds and tells you what to do if you’ve been victimized.”Dialing for Dollars” is a High Noon film presented by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.
Working from home has become attractive to many stay-at-home moms, college students and retirees. While some of the jobs are legitimate, others just don’t deliver on their promises. This free, short film tells the story of a new type of work- at-home scam and how a young mother gets caught up in it. It also provides tips on how you can avoid being duped by criminals and what to do if you’ve been victimized. This High Noon Film is presented by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.
Identity fraud is the fastest growing crime in America. With millions of victims and losses in the billions of dollars, it continues to be one of consumers’ biggest fears. This free DVD tells the story of a couple whose credit is ruined and of the criminals who defrauded them. The DVD by High Noon Film, presented by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, also provides tips on how to protect yourself against identity fraud — and what to do if you become a victim.
Long Shot:Foreign Lottery Scams DVD
It’s illegal to play foreign lotteries in the United States. But another reason not to play is that you are almost guaranteed to lose. And once you play, you can count on receiving more “chances” to play and lose. This free DVD tells the story of a foreign lottery fraud victim and the con artist behind the scam. Produced by High Noon Film and presented by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, it also provides tips on helping you avoid becoming a victim of this scam.
Internet scams are like old wine in new bottles. Telemarketing and mail fraud scams are now coming to you from cyberspace. This DVD tells the story of a scammer who uses the Internet to victimize unsuspecting consumers around the world until he gets caught in his own web of deceit. The DVD, a production of High Noon Film and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, also provides tips on what to watch out for when you do business on the Internet.
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Eder Callejas
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