Fast Facts

Keep the Mail Safe

The United States Postal Service offers these tips when sending mail:
http://www.usps.com

reprinted with permission

• Include your return address
• Double check the spelling of names and correct titles
• Double check current addresses
• Avoid using excessive amounts of tape or sending odd-shaped packages
• Alert the addressee prior to sending unexpected or out of the ordinary packages

To screen your mail before opening, ask yourself:

• Is it from someone I know?
• Does the return address appear legitimate?
• Is its weight unusual for its size?
• Is it lopsided or uneven?
• Does it have stains or a powdery deposit?
• Is it sealed with excessive amounts of tape?
• Is it marked with restrictive words like "personal" or "confidential"

If you receive suspicious mail:

• Do not handle it
• Do not shake it
• Do not sniff it
• Do not try to clean up powders or fluids
• Isolate it by covering or placing in a sealed container
• Keep others away
• Wash hands for 5 to 10 minutes with soap and water
• Call 911 or local law enforcement and the US Postal Inspection Service

For more information see: http://www.usps.com

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