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School is out. People are out and about again. It's time to finally escape to a long-needed vacation.

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But as you pack up, don’t leave your mail home alone!

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Hi, I'm Andrea Avery, United States Postal Inspector. Unattended packages and letters left in your mailbox are attractive targets for thieves.

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Don’t make yourself - or your mailbox - a target. You can keep your mail safe and secure by having your local Post Office hold it until you return.

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Take advantage of the Hold Mail service on USPS.com.

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For more tips on protecting your mail, check out the Postal Inspectors' website at USPIS.gov.