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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.