USPS Should Take ‘Immediate Actions’ against Counterfeit Stamps, Says IG

  USPS Should Take ‘Immediate Actions’ against Counterfeit Stamps, Says IG

"...The Postal Service “has not developed a comprehensive, risk-based strategy for identifying and mitigating” counterfeit stamps, says an inspector general report calling on the USPS to take “immediate actions.”

“The threat of counterfeit stamps continues to grow due to advances in printing technology and increased prevalence of online marketplaces and social media,” said the report. A contractor hired by the IG to gauge online counterfeit stamp threats “found multiple websites, phishing sites, dark web activity, and social media postings,” it said, identifying 8,900 instances of marketing or selling counterfeit stamps over a two-month period. ..."

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Scammers selling counterfeit stamps

  Scammers selling counterfeit stamps

"...One specific website — https://www.stampsshop.net — was used by a Northumberland businessman who alerted the Northumberland County District Attorney's Office. "Some big box retailers and other approved vendors who have agreements with the USPS may offer slight discounts on the purchase of U.S. Forever Stamps but discounts of 20 to 50 percent should be viewed as scams," said Stark. "If you ordered these stamps online and entered your credit card or financial account information, change your login credentials immediately."..."

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