Delivering protection to every address in America.

The Postal Inspection Service is standing guard and ready to help.

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.

Do you pick up your mail every day?

Never leave mail in your mailbox overnight, especially if you’re expecting checks or credit cards.

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.

Do you talk to someone on the phone every day?

Feeling socially isolated can make you more susceptible to scams.

Is your child safe?

Know who communicates with your child online and monitor their computer usage.

How we do it

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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.