USPS OIG Management Alert – Issues Identified with Counterfeit Postage
Every USPS package label contains specific information that can be used for multiple reasons, to include detecting and intercepting potentially fraudulent package labels.
Counterfeit postage
Inspection Service to consumers: Don’t fall for fake stamp schemes
September 29, 2025 The Postal Inspection Service is combatting an increase in counterfeit postage scams, which are costing USPS millions of dollars in lost revenue. Scammers are selling fake stamps on social media marketplaces, e-commerce websites and other sites. Fraudsters are also reselling stolen goods at a deep discount and then shipping them using counterfeit … Read more
USPS Warns Public About Surge In Counterfeit Postage, Proposes Rule Change To Combat Fraud
February 17, 2023 The Postal Service has filed notice in the Federal Register, seeking to change mailing standards to combat a surge in counterfeit postage. Counterfeit postage is any marking or indicia that has been made, printed or otherwise created without USPS authorization that appears to indicate that valid postage was paid. Under the proposed … Read more