Security: It Comes With the Stamp®
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Be ready. Be aware. Tips
Avoid common scams with these tips.
Do you pick up your mail every day?
Never leave mail in your mailbox overnight, especially if you’re expecting checks or credit cards.
Mail & Package TheftDo you talk to someone on the phone every day?
Feeling socially isolated can make you more susceptible to scams.
Older AmericansDo 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.
CybercrimeWere you asked to send money?
Legitimate lotteries will never ask you to send money in order to claim a prize. If it sounds too good to be true, it’s probably a scam.
Mail FraudIs your Social Security card in your wallet?
It’s dangerous to carry your Social Security card. A lost wallet could mean a lost identity.
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