postal fraud
Deceptive mail schemes
Postal fraud is the use of mail services to execute a scheme to defraud—obtaining money or property through deception.
In the United States, it's a federal crime because it exploits the postal system, which falls under federal jurisdiction.
The charge often accompanies other fraud offenses: He was convicted of wire fraud and postal fraud.
Also called mail fraud.
- mailPostal system items
- mail theftStealing delivered correspondence
- scamDishonest money-making scheme
- sweepstakes scamFake contest targeting victims
- stampsPostal payment adhesives
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