USPS warns of possible mail, check fraud at Mass. blue boxes
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The U.S. Postal Service is warning residents after recent complaints about mail theft in Newton, Massachusetts. “The Postal Inspection Service is unfortunately aware of recent complaints of mail theft from USPS Blue Boxes in Newton,” the US Postal Inspection Service told WCVB in a statement. Multiple people told WCVB that mail they recently sent, including hand-written checks, using the blue mailboxes outside of the Post Office at 714 Beacon St. in Newton appeared to be altered in check-washing efforts. Newton’s Deborah Gordon said the recipient of one of her checks was altered and the amount was changed to $10,000. “It was shocking that a stranger with my check could cash the check for $10,000. If I were to go to Citizens Bank to cash a check for $10,000, they’d subject me to quite an interview,” she said. “So it’s amazing to me that this fraud happens and that it happens frequently.”“U.S. Mail should arrive unopened, unread, and intact. When it doesn’t, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, the law enforcement arm of the United States Postal Service, aggressively investigates,” the USPIS said in a statement. In 2022, the USPIS initiated 1,124 mail theft cases, made 1,258 arrests in connection with mail theft and convicted 1,188 suspects in connection with mail theft nationally.USPS Tips to Prevent Check WashingDeposit your outgoing mail in blue collection boxes before the last pickup or at your local Post Office. Never leave your mail in your mailbox overnight. If you’re going on vacation, have your mail held at the Post Office or have it picked up by a friend or neighbor.Anyone who believes their mail has been stolen can submit an online complaint to USPIS at www.uspis.gov/report or call 877-876-2455.
The U.S. Postal Service is warning residents after recent complaints about mail theft in Newton, Massachusetts.
“The Postal Inspection Service is unfortunately aware of recent complaints of mail theft from USPS Blue Boxes in Newton,” the US Postal Inspection Service told WCVB in a statement.
Multiple people told WCVB that mail they recently sent, including hand-written checks, using the blue mailboxes outside of the Post Office at 714 Beacon St. in Newton appeared to be altered in check-washing efforts.
Newton’s Deborah Gordon said the recipient of one of her checks was altered and the amount was changed to $10,000.
“It was shocking that a stranger with my check could cash the check for $10,000. If I were to go to Citizens Bank to cash a check for $10,000, they’d subject me to quite an interview,” she said. “So it’s amazing to me that this fraud happens and that it happens frequently.”
“U.S. Mail should arrive unopened, unread, and intact. When it doesn’t, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, the law enforcement arm of the United States Postal Service, aggressively investigates,” the USPIS said in a statement.
In 2022, the USPIS initiated 1,124 mail theft cases, made 1,258 arrests in connection with mail theft and convicted 1,188 suspects in connection with mail theft nationally.
USPS Tips to Prevent Check Washing
- Deposit your outgoing mail in blue collection boxes before the last pickup or at your local Post Office.
- Never leave your mail in your mailbox overnight.
- If you’re going on vacation, have your mail held at the Post Office or have it picked up by a friend or neighbor.
Anyone who believes their mail has been stolen can submit an online complaint to USPIS at www.uspis.gov/report or call 877-876-2455.
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