Have you ever received a letter that scared you or threatened to destroy your reputation? Mailings like this are a serious federal crime. If you receive a threatening letter, report it to Postal Inspectors and keep the letters as evidence. A more modern version of a threat letter is called cyberbullying. The effects of cyberbullying are in many ways worse than traditional bullying, infiltrating every part of a victim’s life and causing a variety of psychological struggles.
Threatening Letters and Cyberbullying
Protect Yourself From Cyberbullying
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Report threatening letters
Keep any letter that attempts to scare, threaten or extort you in any way, and report it to the Postal Inspection Service by calling 1-877-876-2455.
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Tell a trusted friend
If you or anyone you know is being bullied, online or in person, tell a trusted friend or a loved one.
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Keep a record of communication
Keep a record of any cyberbullying, including copies of posts or messages, and report the threatening communications to your local police department.
Have You Witnessed This Scam?
If you’ve received a threatening letter in the mail or encountered cyberbullying, and the U.S. Mail® has been used in any way, we want to help. Please report the crime.
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