Postal Bulletin: Beware of Investment Scams

National Consumer Protection Week is March 3–9, 2024 We’re sure you’ve heard the adage, “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.” In an ever-changing financial environment, this still rings true today. In the current landscape where customers can be contacted by varying means (i.e., telephone, email, text messages, and the U.S….

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USPS: Initiative safeguards veterans from fraud

The Postal Inspection Service is marking Military Appreciation Month in May by promoting Operation Protect Veterans, a joint campaign with the AARP Fraud Watch Network aimed at stopping scams against current and former service members. The coronavirus pandemic has ushered in swindles involving stimulus checks, unemployment insurance, fake COVID-19 cures and more. These scams are…

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