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Postal Inspectors Warn on Sucker Lists and Get Rich Schemes
Chief Inspector Warren W. Dickson discusses the $77 million lost to get rich quick schemes profiting via mail swindles. He describes the Sucker Directory, the rise of women investors, and the relentless methods used by promoters across New York and beyond.
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Warren W. Dickson
Sharpe
Washington
Uncle Sam
United States Mail
Post Office
New York
Dickson
Philadelphia
Storey Cotton Company
Mr. Dickson
Quietus
Mrs. Dickson
Pennsylvania
Yeggs
Vine Street
Money District
Brooklyn
Burr Brothers
el Progresso Banana Company
Lui
Portant
Jared Flags
Wne
Leicesters
Broad Steet
Wildcat
PRR
Department of Justice
Patute
Lucan
Ofice Inspectora
Wintemute
Thesa
Marka
Thear
Thiatyne
Lowe
Postal Service
Secret Service
Tegtons
Sherlock Holmer