Postal Inspection Service shines spotlight on impostor scams
National Consumer Protection Week is March 2-8, and the Postal Inspection Service is reminding employees and customers to beware of imposter scams.
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USPS Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $300,000 in Checks and Gold and Collectable Currency from Mail
United States District Judge John W. Holcomb scheduled a May 23 sentencing hearing, at which time Hayes will face a statutory maximum sentence of five years in federal prison for the theft count and up to 15 years in federal prison for the unlawful transfer count.
USPS, Inspection Service detail efforts to combat crime
Additional briefings in other cities will be held in the coming weeks.
Postal Inspection Service has tips to avoid being scammed this holiday season
The Postal Inspection Service will kick off its “Don’t Get Snowed by Holiday Scams” campaign on Thursday, Nov. 7.
Postal Inspection Service is working to protect the vote
July 9, 2024 The Postal Inspection Service is the federal law enforcement agency assigned to protect the mail — including Election Mail and Ballot Mail. On its website, the agency outlines its efforts to protect the integrity of election-related mail as it moves through the postal network. These efforts include: • Designating inspectors in each USPS district…
USPS: Here’s 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 — short for voice phishing — 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 Service’s Los Angeles Division, recently appeared on “The Protectors” podcast. He discussed the agency’s efforts to protect consumers from fraud, with a particular focus on military veterans. “The Protectors” is produced by the International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators (IAFCI). The episode featuring…
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….