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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? Deliver it to the front door, right?
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But, what if you're not home to receive it? Then it sits by your door, an easy target for thieves.
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What can you do to keep the bad guys at bay?
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The Postal Service has the perfect solution: you can provide alternate delivery instructions online.
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You can authorize the carrier to leave it at a specific location at your residence, or with your neighbor, or even deliver it to your office.
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All you have to do is visit USPS.com, enter the tracking number, and select Delivery Instructions.
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For more ways to keep your mail safe, check out the Postal Inspection Service website at USPIS.gov.
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Let's keep your mail safe and your holidays happy.