Identity Theft Guide
Identity theft — your mail
U.S. Postal Inspectors recommend that you protect yourself from identity theft by following these guidelines:
- Never leave outgoing mail on your doorstep or in an unsecured mail receptacle.
- Promptly remove mail from your mailbox.
- Contact Postal Inspectors if your name is being used illegally to obtain credit cards or merchandise by mail.
- Shred unwanted, pre-approved credit applications, credit card receipts and other financial information.
