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Show ch Postmaster Saps $1 Billion Lost To Mail Fraud In 1977 American consumers lost an estimated $1 billion to mail fraud and misrepresentation by mail in fiscal year 1977, according to Salina Postmaster Arlen Madsen. In order to heighten public awareness of the problem, has been April designated the third annual 10 - 15 Postal Consumer Protection Week by Postmaster General William F. Bolger. The public must be constantly on guard against fantastic claims and the postmaster schemes, commented. The nations best defense against unscrupulous con artists using the mails is an informed public. The Postal Service actively investigates mail fraud and false representation by mail, r and assists with and service problems. Madsen stressed that the overwhelming majority of companies making up the mail-ordindustry are honest and dedicated to satisfaction. But, as in many' other industries, a few operators are out to bilk the mail-orde- Use Two Checks paying two federal taxes at the same time should use separate checks or money orders, the Internal Revenue Service said. Taxpayers public. Schemes directed at consumers are limited only by the imagination of the con artist, he said. They know many people are willing to invest d their money on offers which sound too good to be true. hard-earne- Typical examples of mail frauds and false represente ations by mail include schemes, phony franchises, miraculous cures for a variety of illnesses, weight reducing plans with no proven medical value, and a variety of investment offers such as buying land through the mail. Businesses also become victims of mail frauds and false representations. Companies pay out millions of dollars each year for imaginary or useless business directories, phony invoices and contributions to organizations, Madsen noted. Consumers are urged to ask companies to back up their claims if an offer sounds too good to be true. Thats the best way to protect yourself and your he said. But if you money, feel youve been victimized by a fraud, or have not received the merchandise you ordered, contact my office or a postal inspector. Consumers are reminded Section, April 13, 1978 PRO MAC that whenever they have a problem with their mail service to fill out a postal Consumer Service Card, available at post offices and from letter carriers. We cant help someone with a mail problem until we know 1010 22 Powerful 3.3 cu. in. engine 16" bar and chain Cham BrakeHand Guard Ask About Our Carry Casa or Extra Chain Daal LIMITED OFFER aa. about it and the card assures prompt action on our part, Madsen fS Intermountain Farmers Stores Highway 89 concluded. 529-3931 work-at-hom- Were Overstocked ON FREEZERS Store RJore-Sa- ve Mor- e- To Make Gunnison Valley more beautiful and fruitful Wilt-Pr- uf Reg. Qt. 7.20 SALE Reg. $c: O $1990 Gal. 21 .20 Reduces wafer loss and protects against dog urine. S0i,Aid Superior Soil Conditioner ... Sequestrene 4 cu. ft. bag Reg. 6.20 72 4 S190 20 sale 5 lb. 14.40 SALE CORRECTS IRON. YELLOWING PLANTS Sofn-So- il Garden SUFFERING $1350 FROM THE LACK OF soibs. 4.00 sale Gypsum $395 $075 Improves alkali soils and increases fertilizer effectiveness. Agriform 35ib.Pkg. 4.20 sale (FEEDS PLANTS FOR TWO YEARS) Black Diamond g 20 ft Bed Divider u. 75 $1075 XL (SUPERIOR LANDSCAPE EDGING) Model FH20M6 Gibson Chest Freezer with this Plenty of room in this 20.3 cu. ft. model that offers efficient foam insulation, safety lock with pop-ou- t baskets, key, 2 lift-oa fixed and an adjustable divider, plus power guardian light. PRICES STMT AS LOW AS $1 99 ut Phone Aquatic Drip Irrigation Systems a no O nff Ull (PROMOTES BETTER GROWTH WITH LESS TIME AND LESS WA TER) SALE GOOD THROUGH APRIL IMETT Blair or Gary Curtis Call day or night 527-72- 02 Curtis Motor , T. V. & Appliance NURSERY CENTERFIELD, UTAH |