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*Music Playing*

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This year, more people are ordering merchandise online than ever before.

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Hi. I'm Andrea Avery, United States Postal Inspector.

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The ordering process is simple and your merchandise is delivered right to your door.

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But what can you do about that large package that won't fit in your mailbox,

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Deliver it to the front door, right, Inspector Romano?

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But, what if you're not home to receive it?

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Then it sits by your door, an easy target for thieves.

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What can you do?

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The Postal Service has the perfect solution:

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you can provide alternate delivery instructions online.

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All you have to do is visit USPS.com,

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enter the tracking number and select Delivery Instructions.

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You can authorize the carrier to leave it at a specific location at your residence,

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or deliver it to your neighbor, or to your office.

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That's a good idea. For more tips on protecting your mail,

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check out the Postal Inspectors' website at USPIS.gov.

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Let's keep your mail safe and your holidays happy.