The New York Crime Chronicles: Recent Episodes
Donna Harris
This page is designed to provide consumers with the information needed to conduct business and personal transactions safely, honestly and with a keen ability to spot a scam in the making. As one of our country’s oldest federal law enforcement agencies, founded by Benjamin Franklin, the United States Postal Inspection Service has a long, proud, and successful history of fighting criminals who attack our nation’s postal system and misuse it to defraud, endanger, or otherwise threaten the American public. As the primary law enforcement arm of the United States Postal Service, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service is a highly specialized, professional organization performing investigative and security functions essential to a stable and sound postal system.
Ransomware, a cyber crime that steals your treasured memories and the most important information from your computer. Joining us to talk about this crime and how to protect your data from being held ransom for BITCOIN is FBI ASAC Jacobs.
If you're looking to modify the terms of your student loan, read the fine print before you sign on the dotted line-YOUR GOOD CREDIT DEPENDS ON IT!
Hey it's throwback Thursday; the first person to guess the answer to this trivia question will win Inspection Service swag! Listen to find out more.
Stop Telemarketing Fraud by learning the basics and the law on these calls. Learn how the Do Not Call Registry really works.
There's an old scam that's trying to make a comeback--Internet Fishing. Be safe, don't give out your personal information or click on a link in an email unless you know for certain the person on the other end is legitimate.
At this time of year we all look forward to a wonderful vacation. Sometimes to an exotic locale, and at other times to some place local, but BEWARE, unsolicited offers for vacations could drag us in to a place where we really don't want to go---a SCAM!
This video from the Department of Treasury, Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) will cover the most recent telephone IRS Tax Scam.
Each year millions of Americans are victimized by fraudsters who steal their IRS tax return. Learn about the current IRS Tax Scams and how to protect yourself and your tax return. Keep your money in your pocket and not the fraudster's.
Listen in to a great conversation with Mizra Orriols who gives a candid look at the inner workings of HUD (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.)
Beware of bogus websites that offer Change of Address services. US Postal Service customers should know the Change of Address service is offerred to our customers for free at their local Post Office, and for a $1.00 fee on-line. Listen to find our more
Investors in Agape Merchant Advance (AMA) and Agape World were led to believe that their money was going to be loaned to a consortium of merchants that had agreed to pledge its future credit card sales to AMA. In this scheme, investors were promised a rat
Everyone wants to pick the perfect gift for their loved ones and friends, but buyer beware. What may look like the unique gift of a lifetime, could wind up being a fake. Listen to Postal Inspectors discuss an actual case of fraud.
Have you ever received a postcard in the mail or an email offering to sell your timeshare? If so, beware! You could be a victim in a scam that will not only take your timeshare, but you will never, ever sell it to anyone.
From Grandparents Scams to Obituary Fraud, there is no end to the number of methods con artists use to separate you from your hard earned money. Find out from AARP and Postal Inspectors about emerging fraud scams and how to protect yourself and your loved ones.
From Grandparents Scams to Obituary Fraud, there is no end to the number of methods con artists use to separate you from your hard earned money. Find out from AARP and Postal Inspectors about emerging fraud scams and how to protect yourself and your loved ones.
Never a lender or a borrower be...is the old adage. Everyone can use extra cash, but you may want to find a different source. Pay Day Loans are costly and could leave you with less that what you borrowed for. Listen to the advice of Postal Inspectors.
Mixed in with the bills you get a surprise – a check made out to you for money. It may be a hoax designed to empty your account, so beware! Postal Inspectors are letting you know of a scam designed to rob your bank account and a whole lot more.
We're back with more information on the topic of Identity Theft and Mail Fraud. Did you know? Each year, thousands of consumers fall victim to FRAUD. Don't be a victim. Listen to this continued conversation on fraud for tips on how to protect yourself and your family. And please leave a comment.
Each day thousands of Americans fall victim to identity theft/fraud. What is this you might ask? You're a victim when someone steals key pieces of information, which could include your name, address ,date of birth, social security number, or other personal identifiers to gain access to your person
Inspector Adam Fascio is back on the Crime Chronicles discussing those frauds that typically originate outside the United States, such as foreign Lottery Fraud. He discusses how people are victimized by Lottery Fraud and how you can protect yourself and your loved ones from Fraud.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - One victim lost her life savings through mail scams, but postal inspectors say there's a new website to help raise awareness about these kinds of scams. (CLICK ON THE LINK IN THE TITLE FOR MORE DETAILS.)
This is a SCAM ALERT on the newest work-at-home scheme to bilk consumers out of their money. Be alert, be aware. The Postal Inspection Service is keeping consumers updated on the latest scam where fraudsters use legitimate business names to pull consumers into their scheme.
Internet and international calls make it easy for fraudsters to target you from anywhere. Learn how Postal Inspectors work to prevent fraud.
Welcome to Part 2 of a two part series between AARP and the Postal Inspection Service designed to educate listeners on consumer fraud. This was taped during National Consumer Protection Week, and is now being shared in our continued efforts to keep consumers safe from scammers.
Welcome to Part 1 of a two part series between AARP and the Postal Inspection Service designed to educate listeners on consumer fraud. This was taped during National Consumer Protection Week, and is now being shared in our continued efforts to keep consumers safe from scammers.
This is a special edition discussion on Internet Fraud from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), to coincide with activities being shared across the country for National Consumer Protection Week. Find out more by going to www.deliveringtrust.com.
Learn how to protect yourself from identity theft with information and tips from the oldest federal law enforcement agency, The United States Postal Inspection Service.
Today's topic is lonely heart scams also known as sweetheart swindles. Everyone is excited about the prospect of new and lasting love. But if love is leaving you broke and alone, it might be time to take stock of your relationship by paying close attention to the red flags.