USPS teamwork foils bad check ring

Excellent communi­cation — and good team work — helped an alert crew of postal workers in Buffalo, NY, foil a bad check ring.

The scammers launched their illegal activity at the city’s Central Park Station. They bought six coils of stamps and paid with a check that Sales and Service Associate (SSA) Annette Robinson suspected was bad. The bank confirmed her suspicions, saying the check was drawn on a closed account. Customer Services Man­ager Rose McLennan sent an e-mail to neighboring offices, alerting them to the scam.

The scammers’ next stop was the Buffalo Main Office, where the SSAs were ready.

“Sharing information and responsibilities is what makes us strong against criminals who try to steal from us,” said Supervisor C.J. Rexford.