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Always use a locked mailbox or P.O. Box |
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If your mail stops, check with the
Post Office. Sometimes a change of address is submitted
by a fraud perpetrator in an attempt to get your
mail. |
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If you apply for a new card and it does not arrive,
contact the issuer. |
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Never give out information, especially your Social
Security number, unless you made the contact yourself. |
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Invest in a shredder and shred
or destroy all mail solicitations, pre-approval
offers, old bills or statements before trashing
them. |
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Consider opting-out of pre-approved offers of
credit to reduce the potential for fraud by calling
1-888-5-OPTOUT or by visiting www.optoutprescreen.com. |
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Remove your mail promptly from your mailbox and
NEVER use your mailbox for outgoing mail. |
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If you receive an unsolicited check in the mail, especially if
it is a cashier's check accompanied by a letter
or invitation to claim a prize, shred it and do
not make any contact with the company. |
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If you will be out of town for an extended period of time, request
your mail to be held while you are away, or recruit
a trusted family member or friend to pick up your
mail. You can make a mail hold request online by
visiting www.usps.com/. |
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For fraud attempts originating through the mail, contact your local
United States Postal Service inspector at https://postalinspectors.uspis.gov/ to file a claim. |
