Security: It Comes With the Stamp®
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Be ready. Be aware. Tips
Avoid common scams with these tips.
Were 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 child safe?
Know who communicates with your child online and monitor their computer usage.
Child SafetyCan you identify a suspicious package?
Excessive postage and an unknown return address are signs of potentially suspicious mail.
Suspicious MailDo 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.
CybercrimeDid you sign your credit card?
Sign new credit cards received through the mail immediately—before someone else does.
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