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Economic Crimes FAQs

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I received a letter from a foreign country telling me I won millions of dollars in the lottery, how do I know if it’s real?

I received a solicitation (fax, letter, or email) from Nigeria offering to transfer millions of dollars into my bank account. Who should I report this to?

Are pyramid schemes Illegal?

Help! I hired a contractor who did not complete, or even start work on my house. Where can I file a complaint?

I hired a handyman to paint the exterior of my home for $3000. The handyman stated he did not need to be licensed through the Contractors State Licensing Board since he was going to bill me by the hour. Does he need a License?

I was the winning bid on an Internet auction site. I sent the seller a money order for the item, but never received it. Where can I go to file a complaint?

I read an ad in the local news paper offering guaranteed loans if I paid $750 in loan fees in advance. Should I be concerned about this offer?

How does an identity theft criminal get your information?

I believe I may have been a victim of identity theft, who do I call?

Whom do I notify of spam and phishing e-mails?

How do I reduce the number of phone calls I receive from telemarketers?

How do I opt out of mailing lists?