U.S. Postal Inspection Service

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Last activity: 20.04.2026

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We enforce the laws that protect the U.S. mail. To report mail crime, visit uspis.gov/report.

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United States, District of Columbia, Washington

Employees

1001-5000

Phone

+1 877-876-2455

Mentions in press and media 21

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Apr 9, 2025	NYC lets immigration officials open an office at Rikers jail, a priority for Trump	ICE used to have a presence on Rikers to facilitate the transfer of immigrants who were in the U.S. illegally into federal custody for deportation. But the city’s 2014 sanctuary law effectively banned ICE operations in its jails. The order ...
Feb 22, 2025	Protect your packages: Tips to prevent ‘porch pirates’	To protect yourself from future package theft, consider investing in secure delivery solutions. Options include using a lockable parcel box, requesting delivery to an alternative secure location’—like a workplace or a nearby Amazon Hub lock...
Jan 16, 2025	Multimillion-dollar inheritance schemer pleads guilty The orchestrator of a multimillion-dollar inheritance scheme has pleaded guilty to operating international fraud. This protracted attempt to target vulnerable and elderly Americans was the work of Okezie Bonaventure Ogbata,...	The orchestrator of a multimillion-dollar inheritance scheme has pleaded guilty to operating international fraud. This protracted attempt to target vulnerable and elderly Americans was the work of Okezie Bonaventure Ogbata, according to cou...
Jul 11, 2024	Can you recognize the 4 Ps of a scam?	(BPT) - Have you ever received a call or message from someone claiming to be from a governmental agency like the Internal Revenue Service or Social Security, or even claiming to be your grandchild? Did they ask for money, demand immediate p...
May 25, 2024	Things are not always what they seem: Beware of identity fraud	(BPT) - Scam artists are constantly changing tactics to steal your personal identifiable information (PII), including account usernames and passwords, Social Security numbers, birth dates, credit and debit card numbers, personal identificat...
Apr 17, 2024	Mail carriers face growing threats of violence amid wave of robberies	The U.S. Postal Service's mail carriers, known for trudging through snow and ice to deliver mail, are increasingly dealing with another hazard on their delivery routes: armed robberies. Mail carriers, who are unarmed, are a growing target b...
Mar 5, 2024	Phony Investment “Opportunities” Can Cost You Big, Say U.S. Postal Inspectors	(NAPSI)—Huge returns and little to no risk? Who wouldn’t want an investment opportunity like that? If you receive a pitch by phone, mail or email that makes such incredible financial promises as high returns with a low risk, you might ask y...
Jan 23, 2024	CONSUMER ALERT: THE NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF STATE’S DIVISION OF CONSUMER PROTECTION PROVIDES TIPS TO AVOID CHECK WASHING SCAMS	The Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection is providing consumers with guidance to avoid mail theft and check washing schemes. During check washing schemes, thieves steal checks, often in bulk from U.S. Postal Service mail co...
Jul 28, 2023	A Virginia woman received more than 100 Amazon packages she didn't order, including 1,000 headlamps and 800 glue guns	News A Virginia woman received more than 100 Amazon packages she didn't order, including 1,000 headlamps and 800 glue guns Joshua Zitser 2023-07-28T10:24:49Z Share icon An curved arrow pointing right. Share Facebook Icon The letter F. Faceb...
Jun 27, 2023	3 widespread scams even smart people can fall for	Cavan Images/Getty Images Redeem now Our experts choose the best products and services to help make smart decisions with your money (here's how). In some cases, we receive a commission from our partners; however, our opinions are our own. T...
Jul 22, 2022	Houston fugitives in custody on mortgage fraud charges	Three alleged charlatans from Houston have been nabbed by federal authorities and taken into custody on charges related to mortgage fraud, credit repair and government loan fraud, the Department of Justice said on Friday. The DOJ claims tha...
Jul 20, 2022	Kokua Line: What happens to tax rebate if direct-deposit account is closed?	Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story! Question: Regarding the tax rebate, what if I got a refund this year by direct deposit but have since closed the account? What do I do? Read more Mahalo for reading the ...
Sep 1, 2021	The Postal Service’s Law Enforcement Arm Is Buckling Down on Crypto	The U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS), the law enforcement arm of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), is re-thinking the way it handles crypto-related investigations. According to an internal audit report published last Thursday, the agenc...
Jul 1, 2021	Coronavirus stimulus checks: IRS announces Dirty Dozen Tax scams	July 1, 2021 3 min read This story originally appeared on ValueWalk Years 2020 and 2021 (so far) have been unforgettable years for many, both emotionally and financially. For scammers also it has been an unforgettable year, but in another w...
Nov 30, 2020	Six Ways To Protect Your Mail And Packages	(NAPSI)—Every day, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service works to protect your mail, USPS employees and USPS facilities. It’s just as important to it as it is to you that these items reach their destinations safely, and the Post Office could u...
Nov 30, 2020	Six Ways To Protect Your Mail And Packages	(NAPSI)—Every day, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service works to protect your mail, USPS employees and USPS facilities. It’s just as important to it as it is to you that these items reach their destinations safely, and the Post Office could u...
May 1, 2020	Why the Postal Service Is Critical to National Security	The United States Postal Service (USPS) is America’s favorite federal agency: In 2019, 74 percent of Americans said the Postal Service’s work is “good” or “excellent.” But this popularity has not immunized the Postal Service from economic h...
Dec 31, 2019	Carlos Ghosn joins list of thrilling escapes by finance fugitives	Former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn became the latest high-profile financial fugitive to make a cinematic escape from law-enforcement authorities this week. Mercenaries posing as musicians reportedly helped Ghosn flee financial crimes charges i...
	Kokua Line: Are half-price stamps for real?	Question: Every so often lately, an advertisement for 100 USPS Forever stamps at half-price pops up on my Facebook account. I have been deleting it immediately, under the tried-and-true advice that, “if it sounds too good to be true … ” Now...
	‘Smishing’ and other scams could kill your holiday joy, Postal Service warns	’Tis the season — for scams. As the holiday season reaches its peak, the United States Postal Service is warning customers to be wary of holiday scams when sending and receiving gifts this year. “While the holiday season offers merriment, j...

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Parsers VC has collected 21 articles mentioning U.S. Postal Inspection Service, among them “NYC lets immigration officials open an office at Rikers jail, a priority for Trump” (Apr 9, 2025) and “Protect your packages: Tips to prevent ‘porch pirates’” (Feb 22, 2025).

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Yes, U.S. Postal Inspection Service is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Apr 20, 2026.