What:

In support of National Consumer Protection Week 2015, the United States Postal Service and U.S. Postal Inspection Service will host a special Fraud Prevention Information Booth to help New Jersey consumers improve their ability to combat crime. Postal Inspectors will be on hand to distribute valuable fraud prevention materials and discuss how citizens, especially seniors, can avoid becoming victims of the latest scams.

Who:

Postal Inspector Gregory Botti
Postal Inspector David Arminio

When:

Friday, March 6, 2015 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Where:

Main Post Office Lobby
1601 Perrineville Road
Monroe, New Jersey 08831-9998

Details:

The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is the federal law enforcement, security and crime prevention arm of the United States Postal Service that protects the U.S. Postal Service, secures the nation’s mail system and ensures public trust in the mail.

During National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) March 1-7, federal, state, and local consumer protection agencies — together with consumer organizations and industry associations — participate in consumer protection and education efforts around the country. This year, the Postal Service and the Postal Inspection Service are partnering to educate consumers about foreign lottery and sweepstakes scams, investment fraud, and other financial crimes that target American citizens.