Are you concerned about the dangers you and your family may face from fraud, identity theft and scams? Perhaps you’re wondering about the best way to use credit, how to shop for a used car, or how to maximize your security online.
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service, in conjunction with the U.S. Postal Service, will provide information on various ways to avoid being scammed to Portland Post Office customers from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, in recognition of National Consumer Protection Week.
The Portland Main Post Office is at 715 NW Hoyt St.
“We work hard all year long to make sure the sanctity of the mail is protected while in possession of the Postal Service during processing and delivery,” Portland Postmaster Shawneen Betha said.
“It is important that our customers make sure that they pick up the mail from their mailbox each day so that criminals won’t be tempted to steal their mail and attempt to use their information,” Betha added. “We all need to work together to keep the mail safe.”
U.S. Postal Inspectors will be host an information table Tuesday, where customers will be able to ask questions, obtain free consumer education materials and get the latest information from consumer protection experts. Other organizations participating in Tuesday’s event include the Social Security Administration, Federal Trade Commission, Oregon Department of Justice and City of Portland Crime Prevention Program. More information is available to consumers at www.ncpw.gov.
The U.S. Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.
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