Mailin’ It! - The Official USPS Podcast

Spotting Imposter Scams


Listen Later

This week on Mailin’ It!, Brian Coleman of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service walks us through the world of imposter scams, a leading form of fraud that cost victims billions last year. From fake government officials to fraudulent package notifications, these scams exploit trust and pressure victims into giving up sensitive information. Brian shares how the Postal Inspection Service investigates these crimes, tips for identifying scams before they happen, and what to do if you think you’ve been targeted. Scammers are getting more sophisticated, making it harder than ever to tell what’s real and what’s a fraud, whether you’re looking to protect yourself or help others stay safe, this episode is packed with valuable insights.

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

Mailin’ It! - The Official USPS PodcastBy United States Postal Service

  • 3.7
  • 3.7
  • 3.7
  • 3.7
  • 3.7

3.7

239 ratings


More shows like Mailin’ It! - The Official USPS Podcast

View all
Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! by NPR

Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!

38,689 Listeners

On Point | Podcast by WBUR

On Point | Podcast

3,900 Listeners

Fresh Air by NPR

Fresh Air

38,189 Listeners

StoryCorps by NPR

StoryCorps

3,991 Listeners

The Moth by The Moth

The Moth

27,311 Listeners

Stuff You Missed in History Class by iHeartPodcasts

Stuff You Missed in History Class

23,786 Listeners

Criminal by Vox Media Podcast Network

Criminal

37,360 Listeners

Reveal by The Center for Investigative Reporting and PRX

Reveal

8,264 Listeners

The NPR Politics Podcast by NPR

The NPR Politics Podcast

25,864 Listeners

Sidedoor by Smithsonian Institution

Sidedoor

2,200 Listeners

Ear Hustle by Ear Hustle & Radiotopia

Ear Hustle

20,513 Listeners

Short Wave by NPR

Short Wave

6,271 Listeners

Antiques Roadshow Detours by GBH

Antiques Roadshow Detours

672 Listeners

The Atlas Obscura Podcast by SiriusXM and Atlas Obscura

The Atlas Obscura Podcast

1,674 Listeners

What We Spend by Audacy

What We Spend

612 Listeners