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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 FraudDo 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 TheftCan you identify a suspicious package?
Excessive postage and an unknown return address are signs of potentially suspicious mail.
Suspicious MailDid you sign your credit card?
Sign new credit cards received through the mail immediately—before someone else does.
Financial FraudDo you talk to someone on the phone every day?
Feeling socially isolated can make you more susceptible to scams.
Older AmericansReport 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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