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