Security: It Comes With the Stamp®
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Be ready. Be aware. Tips
Avoid common scams with these tips.
Do 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.
CybercrimeIs 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 TheftCan you identify a suspicious package?
Excessive postage and an unknown return address are signs of potentially suspicious mail.
Suspicious MailWere 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.
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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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