Is this "lottery" letter a fraud?
I opened my mail today and was happy to find a letter stating that I will receive a certified check for a total of $86,000 from a Canadian lottery program...
By: Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota-Duluth
I bought a product from a door-to-door salesman. Can I get my money back?
About a month ago, a salesman came to my door selling vacuum cleaners. I bought it, and it worked the fine the first few times I used it, but now the switch doesn't even turn it on. I would like to return it and get my money back. Can I do this?
By: Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota-Duluth
I received a bill for something I didn't order, what do I do?
I recently received a bill from a company that I have never heard of stating that I owe them money for a product that I never ordered nor received...
By: Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota-Duluth
Other Helpful Resources
Avoid Sweepstakes Fraud
(Separate Website)
Many sweepstakes mailings mislead consumers into believing that they have won a valuable prize or that their chances of winning big will increase if they buy merchandise.
By: Minnesota Attorney General's Office
Beware of "Live Checks"
(Separate Website)
A consumer may receive a "live check" and cash it,
believing that it represents payment for a service
rendered...
By: Minnesota Attorney General's Office
Beware of Dishonest Immigration Consultants
(Separate Website)
Check Payment Scams
(Separate Website)
Keep a watch out for this common scam that has bilked countless victims out of thousands of dollars.
By: Minnesota Attorney General's Office
Debt Counseling
(Separate Website)
Although debt counseling is available to those in need, there are also fraudulent actors attempting to prey on individuals who are experiencing hardship.
By: Minnesota Attorney General's Office
Disaster Information: Be Wary of Scams
(Separate Website)
Scams to watch out for as rebuilding begins include: home repair scams, advance fee loan scams, easy "legal" fixes, protection from foreclosure, charity scams and fraud aimed at farmers.
By: Minnesota Attorney General's Office
E-mail Banking Scams
(Separate Website)
Although online banking with a reputable bank is typically a secure practice, a new email scam, targeted at individuals and businesses alike, may jeopardize the security of your financial account information.
By: Minnesota Attorney General's Office
Fake Money Orders and Checks
(Separate Website)
The Attorney General's Office urges consumers to beware of fake money orders, cashier's checks, and other forms of payment.
By: Minnesota Attorney General's Office
Foreign Advance Fee Fraud
(Separate Website)
Minnesota consumers and businesses continually receive letters, faxes and even e-mails from supposed Nigerian and other foreign nationals.
By: Minnesota Attorney General's Office
Foreign Lotteries
(Separate Website)
The Minnesota Attorney General warns consumers to be on alert for telephone solicitations, mailings, and e-mail correspondence alleging to be associated with foreign lotteries.
By: Minnesota Attorney General's Office
Health Coverage Scams
(Separate Website)
Minnesota consumers and employers face outrageous health care costs. Some consumers struggling to find affordable health care coverage have been targeted by scams. The Minnesota Attorney General's Office offers tips to help consumers determine the difference between legitimate health insurance plans and scams
By: Minnesota Attorney General's Office
How Not to Get Hooked by a 'Phishing' Scam
(Separate Website)
Know Your Rights When Shopping
(Separate Website)
The Minnesota Attorney General's Office encourages consumers to review the following information regarding shopping and other consumer rights.
By: Minnesota Attorney General's Office
Magazine Subscription Solicitations
(Separate Website)
Many consumers receive solicitations through the
mail, by telephone or door-to-door for magazine
subscriptions. Supposedly "free," "pre-paid," or
"special" magazine subscription deals may actually
add up to years of monthly payments...
By: Minnesota Attorney General's Office
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