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Crime Victim? The person sitting next to you may have been a victim of a crime. In 2008, 21 million crimes were committed in the United States. Most people think of violent crime — rape, assault, robbery — when they think of victims. But not all victims experience crimes of violence. Fraud and financial schemes victimize millions yearly. And every day, consumers fall prey to phony investment scams, get-rich-quick schemes, foreign lotteries, telemarketing fraud, and Internet scams. Crime victims often feel helpless in the aftermath of a crime. They may feel alone and isolated, and many are financially devastated. It’s good to know there are laws to protect crime victims. The Crime Victims’ Bill of Rights gives victims a place in the criminal justice system, ensures they have the opportunity to be heard, and provides assistance to further their recovery. Most states also have victims’ rights laws for cases handled in local criminal justice systems. Being a victim of a crime is nothing to be ashamed of. And we can help you to recover from it. Crime victims are notified of their rights and other information via the Victim Notification System. U.S. Postal Inspectors urge you to learn more about victims’ rights and services by visiting this comprehensive Web site, www.crimevictims.gov. For information about fraud schemes and to avoid becoming a victim of crime, visit www.lookstoogoodtobetrue.com. Know
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version Click here to print an 8 1/2" x 11" list of phone numbers for victims' rights, services, and criminal and juvenile justice resources. Postal Inspectors enforce more than 200 federal laws in investigations of crimes that may adversely affect or fraudulently use the U.S. Mail, the postal system, or postal employees. The Jurisdiction and Laws page of this site lists the Postal Inspection Service's areas of jurisdiction. Your local U.S. Postal Inspection Service office can help you reach a victim witness coordinator near you.
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