Do mail carriers ever steal mail?

The overwhelming majority of Postal Service employees work conscientiously to move the nation’s mail to its proper destination. Unfortunately, a small number of employees abuse the public’s trust by delaying or stealing the mail.

How do I keep my gift cards from being stolen in the mail?

Make sure your gift cards don’t get lost in the mail

1. Use thick, sturdy envelopes and tape gifts to the greeting card.
2. Label or write the name and address of the recipient onto the gift card.
3. Keep your receipt instead of sending it with the gift card.

Do postal workers ever steal packages?

It is definitely possible, but if you report a theft the Postal Inspectors will track that package and try to determine where it happened. Unfortunately, some handling is now done by non-postal employees in other facilities who may not be observed as well as postal workers are.

How do you stop mail theft?

Prevent Mail Theft

1. Check your mail regularly.
2. Consider purchasing a locking mailbox.
3. Sign up for informed delivery so that you know when sensitive mail will arrive.
4. Cut back landscaping from around your mailbox to ensure proper visibility.
5. Never send cash through the mail.

Is it safe to send gift cards through the mail?

While there’s always a risk involved when you send something in the mail, mailing a gift card is much safer than sending cash, plus, if you take a few simple steps, you can pretty much guarantee your gift will arrive safe and sound. Make sure your gift card is packed well to avoid it being damaged or stolen.

Can stolen gift cards be traced?

Can gift cards be traced? Most single-store gift cards can’t be traced. Those tied into credit card networks, such as Visa prepaid cards, can be.

How do you deter mailbox thieves?

Ways to prevent mail theft Report mail theft to police and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service at 800-275-8777 (not your local post office). Request a vacation hold even if you will be gone for just a few days. This can be done at a post office or online at holdmail.usps.com/holdmail. Do not send cash in the mail.

Is the postal service stealing your mail?

The overwhelming majority of Postal Service employees work conscientiously to move the nation’s mail to its proper destination. Unfortunately, a small number of employees abuse the public’s trust by delaying or stealing the mail.

Did you ever experience anything like this with USPS?

Never experienced anything like it. Interfering with the mail is a federal crime. In 40 years of mail order businesses, the USPS has never stolen a package of mine. They have lost and crushed packages, but never stolen. USPS employees have pride and integrity.

Is it true that postal workers commit theft?

I must say the lady at the 1 800 number was hot on this when she seen it on her computer. Needless to say, some postal workers do commit theft, as they are just as human as everyone else. Some are good, some are bad, they come from all walks of life. Just my opinion. 8 clever moves when you have $1,000 in the bank.

How many internal mail theft investigations did the OIG conduct in 2019?

During the reporting period from October 2019 through September 2020, OIG special agents conducted 1,221 internal mail theft investigations, resulting in 333 arrests, 1,000 administrative actions, and approximately $588,000 in monetary benefit for the Postal Service.