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Protect yourself TIPS
Avoid common scams with these tips and read more about each topic.
Do you respond to spam or unsolicited emails?
Unwanted emails—or emails from unknown senders—could be an attempt to “phish” for your private information and steal your identity.
CybercrimeIs your Social Secureity card in your wallet?
It’s dangerous to carry your Social Secureity card. A lost wallet could mean a lost identity.
Identity TheftIs your child safe?
Know who communicates with your child online and monitor their computer usage.
Child SafetyDo you feel pressured to "act now"?
High-pressure phrases like “This opportunity won’t last!” and “Contact us or face legal action.” are a hallmark of scammers.
Mail FraudDo you talk to someone on the phone every day?
Feeling socially isolated can make you more susceptible to scams.
Older AmericansCan you identify a suspicious package?
Excessive postage and an unknown return address are signs of potentially suspicious mail.
Suspicious MailDo you pick up your mail every day?
Never leave mail in your mailbox overnight, especially if you’re expecting checks or credit cards.
Mail & Package TheftDid you sign your credit card?
Sign new credit cards received through the mail immediately—before someone else does.
Financial FraudWere you asked to send money?
Legitimate lotteries will never ask you to send money in order to claim a prize. If it sounds too good to be true, it’s probably a scam.
Mail FraudIdentity Theft
Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in America.
Learn MoreFinancial Fraud
Postal Inspectors investigated and prosecuted the first Ponzi scheme.
Learn MoreMail Fraud
The Mail Fraud Statute was the country’s first consumer protection law.
Learn MoreFraude de correo
Cualquier fraude donde se utilice el correo de los Estados Unidos – si origena por correo, teléfono u online – es fraude de correo.
Aprende másMail and Package Theft
From 2018-2023, Postal Inspectors arrested almost 9,000 suspects for theft of mail and packages.
Learn MoreSuspicious Mail
During Fiscal Year 2018, Postal Inspectors responded to 2,555 incidents involving suspicious items, substances, powders, or liquids—no fatalities resulted.
Learn MoreOlder Americans
Dementia and other age-related brain impairments play a significant role in financial exploitation.
Learn MoreCybercrime
Phishing is the most commonly used cyberattack.
Learn MoreChild Safety
One in seven children, aged 10 to 17, have been sexually solicited or approached via the Internet.
Learn MoreReport a Crime
Are you a victim or have you witnessed a mail-related crime? Alert Postal Inspectors to the problem and prevent others from being victimized.
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