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Be ready. Be aware. Tips
Avoid common scams with these tips.
Is your child safe?
Know who communicates with your child online and monitor their computer usage.
Child SafetyDo 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.
CybercrimeDo 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 TheftWere 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 FraudReport a crime
Are you a victim or have you witnessed a mail-related crime? Alert Postal Inspectors to the problem and prevent others from being victimized.
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