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The post office also operates a hotline to field mail theft complaints. You can call the hotline at 1-800-222-1811 to receive tracking information for domestic and international shipments. Your post office may ask for tracking numbers, evidence of insurance, and proof of value for the missing item or document.
A prosecutor must prove beyond a reasonable doubt several elements of the crime to obtain a conviction, such as showing you willfully tore down, destroyed, or broke into any letter box intended to deliver mail or willfully defaced any mail deposited inside.
We Do! As a federal law enforcement organization with almost 250 years of experience, our Inspectors investigate every aspect of mail-related crime--including mail theft, mail fraud, and mail containing dangerous items or substances.
Usually when you are contacted by the Postal Inspection Service, it's to inform you that a package addressed to you has been seized and that you have a certain amount of time to claim it. Otherwise, it will either be returned or disposed of.
Stealing mail that is not addressed to you could result in both misdemeanor and felony charges that could leave you with hefty fines and jail time if convicted.
Collecting and Analyzing Evidence. The Postal Inspection Service maintains a world-class crime laboratory where forensic scientists conduct examinations on questioned documents; analyze fingerprints, narcotics and physical evidence; and provide digital evidence support.
What Should I Do if I am the Victim of Mail Fraud? To report mail fraud to The U.S. Postal Inspection Service online, you may fill out and submit the Mail Fraud Complaint Form . You may also call the U.S. Postal Inspection Service hotline at 1-800-372-8347 to file a complaint about suspected mail fraud.
Either the sender or the recipient may file a claim for insured mail that is lost, arrived damaged, or was missing contents. The person filing must have the original mailing receipt. Each claim must be filed within a certain time period and include proof of insurance, value, and damage.
Losses are charted by the Postal Inspection Service to identify problem areas and assist Inspectors in tracking down thieves. Report suspected mail losses to Postal Inspectors by calling 877-876-2455 or at pis.