Legal Question in Consumer Law in California
US Postal and Lottery Laws
Got what looks like a chain letter. They state if you send $1 to 7 people and the letter to 200 people (from a mailing list data base) you could make thousands of dollars. It says because with the dollar you say ''add me to your mailing list'' it's ok. Seems illegal to me. My friend says it's ok. Who is right?
Asked on 9/10/06, 1:24 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Carl Starrett
Law Offices of Carl H. Starrett II
Re: US Postal and Lottery Laws
Yes, it is a chain letter, and yes, it is illegal. You can find all the information you need to show your friend and the US Postal Service website:
http://www.usps.com/postalinspectors/fraud/chainlet.htm
Answered on 9/10/06, 3:21 pm
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