August 11, 2026 When a customer dropped off hundreds of envelopes at the Avalon, NJ, Post Office recently, Retail Associate Patrick Selfridge sensed something was off with their postage. “The first thing that caught my eye was the date of the stamps — 2018 — and their being so pristine,” he said. “The second head-scratcher … Read more
July 14, 2026 The Postal Inspection Service is hiring police officers. USPS employees have until Sunday, July 19, to apply. The public — including non-career USPS employees — can apply from Monday, July 20, through Saturday, Aug. 8. Available duty locations include Boston; Chicago; Fort Worth; Los Angeles; New York City; Philadelphia; San Francisco; and … Read more
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today announced the introduction of the Postal Data Privacy Act, legislation that requires law enforcement to obtain a court order to legally access certain postal information through the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS). Current law states that law enforcement agencies can request a “mail cover” investigation from USPIS … Read more
Background The U.S. Postal Inspection Service’s mission is to support and protect the U.S. Postal Service and its employees, infrastructure, and customers; enforce the laws that defend the nation’s mail system from illegal or dangerous use; and ensure public trust in the mail. According to the Postal Inspection Service mail theft strategy, employees have come … Read more
April 9, 2026 The Postal Inspection Service is accepting applications through its hiring portal from Tuesday, April 14, through Thursday, April 23. Postal inspectors are federal law enforcement officers who protect the integrity of the U.S. Mail while safeguarding USPS employees and customers. Postal inspectors enforce more than 200 laws to combat drug trafficking, money … Read more
March 2, 2026 Scammers are now using artificial intelligence, or AI, tools to make their schemes appear more believable. AI can generate lookalike photos, clone voices and compose wording in texts and emails to build trust with a victim. This can result in romance scams, investment scams, illegitimate tech support calls and fake emergency requests … Read more
Postal Service™ inspectors want to help you and USPS® customers to stay safe, March 1-7, 2026, during National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) and throughout the year. Scammers take every opportunity to trick you into believing their lies are legitimate offers, wins, and even emergency requests from friends and family. Now, with the prevalence of artificial intelligence … Read more
January 14, 2026 A former mail carrier in Pennsylvania who stole 300 Postal Service money orders and several hundred pieces of mail is now serving time in federal prison. The ex-employee’s conviction was part of an investigation by the USPS Office of Inspector General, also known as the OIG, and six other law enforcement agencies … Read more
