Call 1-877-876-2455. Visit www.uspis.gov to report suspected fraud online. To learn more about mail fraud or to report suspected fraud, visit the U.S. Postal Inspection Web site at www.uspis.gov.
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Is there a reward for reporting mail fraud?
The size of a whistleblower reward is calculated based on the size of the postal service (post office) fraud. The reward is between 15 and 25 percent of the amount the postal service (post office) recovers back from the company defrauding the postal service (post office) by underpaying postage.
Who looks into mail fraud?
To protect the mail and to maintain the integrity of postal processes and personnel, the Postal Service relies on the investigative efforts of OIG special agents. These special agents – federal law enforcement officers investigate internal crimes and fraud against the Postal Service.
How do you report someone messing with mail?
Report suspected mail losses to Postal Inspectors by calling 877-876-2455 or at www.uspis.gov. Keep Registered Mail separate from other mail. Require employees to sign for Registered Mail™ to establish accountability.
How do I report someone opening my email?
Postal Inspectors recommend these actions to protect your mailbox and any mail that may be inside it: Immediately report theft, tampering, or destruction of mail or mailboxes to your Postmaster. Or click here to report it to the Postal Inspectors online, or call 1-877-876-2455 (press 5).
Is it illegal to open someone else’s mail?
It is a federal crime to open or destroy mail that is not intended for you. The law provides that you can not “destroy, hide, open, or embezzle” mail that is not addressed to you. If you intentionally open or destroy someone else’s mail, you are committing obstruction of correspondence, which is a felony.
Is mail fraud a federal crime?
Mail fraud and wire fraud are federal crimes in the United States that involve mailing or electronically transmitting something associated with fraud. Jurisdiction is claimed by the federal government if the illegal activity crosses interstate or international borders.
What is considered mail theft?
Under US Code 18 Section 1708, mail theft is defined as taking any piece of mail that is not your own for any purpose. A piece of mail can be any letter, postal card, package, box or bag. Mail theft can result from stealing from private mailboxes, collection boxes, postal workers or mail trucks.
Does the post office take complaints seriously?
If your business is experiencing a delivery issue or has a concern regarding customer service, the email service or a telephone call offer a convenient way to discuss the problem. For more serious concerns, such as potential theft or fraud, the USPS Office of the Inspector General takes the lead.
Can a spouse open your mail?
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Yes, it is illegal in most situations. It is a violation of United States federal law, specifically Section 1708 of the United States Code, Title 18. No individual is allowed to open the mail of anyone besides him or herself; being married does not…
Is it safe to throw away mail with address on it?
Before you toss out any mail or documents containing your personal information (name, address, account numbers, etc.), run those papers through a paper shredder first.
Is mail fraud a white collar crime?
The FBI website tells us that white-collar crimes are synonymous with the full range of frauds committed by business and government professionals.Four of the more common white-collar crimes include: mail and wire fraud, bank fraud, money laundering, and embezzlement.
What crime is taking someone’s mail?
Taking someone else’s mail is a crime. But it’s not mail fraud. Under federal law, mail fraud occurs when a person uses the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) or a commercial mail carrier to further a fraud scheme.
How do I call locally directly from the post office?
When a customer calls 1-800-ASK-USPS (1-800-275-8777), the customer service telephone number for the U.S. Postal Service® (USPS®), they will hear a greeting, then a language choice option (press 2 for Spanish).
Who is above a postmaster?
The 9 governors elect the postmaster general, the chairman of the board as well as the USPS inspector general; the governors and the postmaster general elect the deputy postmaster general.
How do I contact postmaster general?
The phone number for the United States Postmaster General Headquarters is 1-800-275-8777.
How do I stop getting my ex husband’s mail?
Using the Postal Service to Stop Mail. Write “Not at this address” on the exterior of the envelope. Then place the mail in an outgoing mailbox. This notifies the post office and the original sender that the recipient no longer lives at that address.
What is obstruction of correspondence?
18, U.S.C., 1702, makes it a Federal crime or offense for anyone to obstruct the delivery of mail by taking or removing it from the United States mails.
What happens if you open your spouses mail?
If a spouse goes so far as to change the other spouse’s email password, this action could be considered hacking, which is a felony offense and could result in incarceration. Additionally, this unauthorized access could open a person to a civil lawsuit by the former spouse for invasion of privacy.
Should you shred mail with your name and address?
Don’t just toss the junk mail in the trash bin; shred it. Given merely your name, address and a credit offer, someone malicious could take out a line of credit in your name and spend money, leaving you on the hook.
Should you shred all mail?
“You should never rip up or shred someone else’s mail, even if you think it’s junk,” Evans says. “Just write ‘return to sender’ or ‘not at this address’ on it and stick it back in your mailbox.”