Security: It Comes With the Stamp®
The Postal Inspection Service is standing guard and ready to help.
Be ready. Be aware. Tips
Avoid common scams with these tips.
Can you identify a suspicious package?
Excessive postage and an unknown return address are signs of potentially suspicious mail.
Suspicious MailIs your Social Security card in your wallet?
It’s dangerous to carry your Social Security card. A lost wallet could mean a lost identity.
Identity TheftDid you sign your credit card?
Sign new credit cards received through the mail immediately—before someone else does.
Financial FraudDo you respond to spam or unsolicited emails?
Unwanted emails—or emails from unknown senders—could be an attempt to “phish” for your private information and steal your identity.
CybercrimeDo you talk to someone on the phone every day?
Feeling socially isolated can make you more susceptible to scams.
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