The holidays may be the most wonderful time of the year, but they’re also prime season for scammers looking to exploit increased mailing activity. On this episode of Mailin’ It!, Karla and Jonathan are joined by Eric Shen from the Postal Inspection Service to discuss the 2024 holiday scams awareness campaign, “Don’t Get Snowed by Holiday Scams.” From counterfeit postage and phishing schemes to mail theft and carrier safety, this episode equips listeners with practical tips and insights to safeguard themselves and their mail during the holidays.

Mailin’ It! - The Official USPS Podcast

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Don’t Get Snowed - Avoiding Holiday Scams with USPS

DEC 3, 202425 MIN
Mailin’ It! - The Official USPS Podcast

Don’t Get Snowed - Avoiding Holiday Scams with USPS

DEC 3, 202425 MIN

Description

This week on Mailin’ It!, Karla Kirby and Jonathan Castillo welcome back Eric Shen, Inspector in Charge at the Postal Inspection Service’s Criminal Investigations Group. With the holiday season in full swing, Eric sheds light on the Postal Inspection Service’s 2024 holiday scams awareness campaign, “Don’t Get Snowed by Holiday Scams,” which focuses on protecting USPS customers and employees during the busiest time of the year. Tune in to hear Eric break down the top scams targeting customers, including counterfeit stamps, phishing and smishing schemes, and mail theft, while sharing actionable advice to protect yourself and your loved ones.