Counterfeit postage: If deal is a steal, it isn't real
- Counterfeit postage scams are costing the U.S. Postal Service millions, as reported by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.
- Since October 2024, over 6.3 million counterfeit stamps have been seized, with 138 cease-and-desist orders issued.
- Using counterfeit postage poses risks beyond fraud, endangering personal mail and information.
- Unsolicited merchandise can be part of a 'brushing' scam, which is illegal in the U.S.
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Counterfeit postage: If deal is a steal, it isn't real
(BPT) - Everyone loves a deal, but when something sounds too good to be true, it usually is. The same thing holds true when it comes to purchasing deeply discounted stamps. Scams involving counterfeit U.S. postage are costing the U.S.…
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