What:

The United States Postal Service is recognizing Sales and Service Associate Layeela Jones, Westland Post Office, with the Postmaster General Hero Award. Jones helped stop an 87-year old customer from sending a $4000 money order to an unknown person in New Mexico.

When the customer came to the retail window and asked to send a $4000 check overnight to New Mexico, Jones quickly became suspicious, as elderly customers are frequently the target of fraudulent schemes. Jones was able to obtain information from the customer to contact the family and stop any further action.

When:

Thursday, November 29, 2018 at 8:30 A.M. – 9:00 A.M.

Where:

Westland Post Office
300 N Wayne Rd.
Westland, MI 48185

Background:

The Postmaster General Hero Award is given to USPS employees who go above and beyond the call of duty protecting human life and property.

A more critical situation may have been prevented due to Jones’s efforts.
Every year, illegal telemarketing and mail fraud schemes rob consumers, often elderly citizens, of their hard-earned life-savings.
If someone contacts you or a loved one with an unsolicited offer:

• Don't give your financial information to callers you don't know.
• Don't be pressured into making an immediate decision.
• Get all information in writing before you agree to a purchase.

If you suspect a fraud, contact your local police department. You can also contact the Postal Inspection Service at 1-877-876-2455.
The 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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