Mail theft across the country
continues to be an ongoing and serious problem. When crooks snatch your mail,
they can steal your enclosed checks and also use the information to steal your
identity. Following are some tips from the US Postal Inspection Service to help
protect your mail from theft:
Do not
use public mailboxes. Use the letter slots inside your post office for mail, or
hand it to a carrier.
Pick up
your mail promptly after delivery. If you are expecting checks, credit cards or
other negotiable items and you are away from home, ask a trusted relative,
friend or neighbor to pick up your mail.
If you
do not receive a check or other valuable mail expected, contact the issuer
immediately.
Never
send cash in the mail.
If you
change your address, immediately notify your post office and other relevant
parties.
When you
are out of town, notify your post office to hold your mail until you return.
Report
all suspected mail theft to a postal inspector at 877-878-2455.
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