Do I need to do anything about this scam letter I receivede?

Factual Questions
1

I checked today’s mail and had a letter from Malaysia. I double checked the post mark an it is absolutely from Malaysia.

It’s a scam letter. ‘You inherited 9.5 million $$ - we can share it - e-mail me!’

Right. So, do I need to do anything? It’s a bit weird to me that some dude from Malaysia took the time to write me a letter, and I do wonder a bit where he got my address; however, my current level of panic is hovering right around zero.

Is there any cause for me to be concerned about this? Can I just ignore it or do I need to follow up with someone? If so, who? The ombudsman of Canada Post?

2

This one might be interested. In the US, I’d pass it on to the local postmaster.

3

Don’t you want to send your credentials first to see if it’s legit?

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Are you sure someone “took the time” to write to you? Check the fonts, matching a few instances of a letter–it’s probably (WAG) computer-printed to look like an individual’s handwriting (or whatever) as opposed to a mass mailing.

4

Into the circular file cabinet. If you respond your address will beome “hot.” Here’s someone we can scam.

5

I agree.

6

In the past I have reported these things to the proper authorities. I doubt it has done much good, but it makes me feel better.

If enough people did this perhaps they could find the source and deal with it somehow… yes, I live in a dreamworld.