Postal Inspection Service has tips to avoid being scammed this holiday season
The Postal Inspection Service will kick off its âDonât Get Snowed by Holiday Scamsâ campaign on Thursday, Nov. 7.
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Postal Inspection Service webinar: “Protecting Veterans from Fraud” – Aug. 21
USPS employees and their families may participate in an upcoming Postal Inspection Service webinar on how to avoid scams that target the benefits of military veterans.
USPS: Hereâs how to avoid falling for vishing scams
June 12, 2024 The Postal Inspection Service is warning USPS employees and the public of a new identity fraud scheme called vishing â short for voice phishing â where scammers try to hook you as soon as you answer the phone. The scammers will call from a number that may look familiar or even appear…
USPS: Podcast shines a spotlight on Inspection Service
March 25, 2024 Carroll Harris, inspector in charge of the Postal Inspection Serviceâs Los Angeles Division, recently appeared on âThe Protectorsâ podcast. He discussed the agencyâs efforts to protect consumers from fraud, with a particular focus on military veterans. âThe Protectorsâ is produced by the International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators (IAFCI). The episode featuring…
USPS:Â 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…
USPS:Â Beware of unofficial insurance solicitations
The Postal Service wants employees to use caution when reviewing promotions for Federal Employee Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) alternatives. USPS employees recently began receiving emails from Premier Protection Insurance that offer several alternative FEGLI plans. The plans arenât associated with the Postal Service and arenât supported by the Office of Federal Employeesâ Group Life Insurance,…
USPIS: Coronavirus Related Scams
Scammers seek not only to make profit through exploiting public health issues, but through spreading misinformation and creating confusion. The Inspection Service wants you to remain vigilant and equipped with knowledge and good practices to protect yourself and your family from emerging and constantly evolving scams and fraud. Justice begins with you. Be sure to…
USPS:Â Watch out for coronavirus scams
If youâre a Postal Service employee, watch out for scams that attempt to use the coronavirus pandemic to con you into revealing personal information. Emergency situations are prime opportunities for criminals to take advantage of unsuspecting consumers. Scammers are creating websites devoted to the coronavirus pandemic and COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus. These…