USPS warns residents of stolen mail tied to financial crime probe

Postal Inspection Service warns residents of possible mail theft linked to bank fraud and identity theft

Newark, NJ – The United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) is alerting residents after a reported mail theft incident may have compromised sensitive financial information, potentially involving bank fraud and identity theft.

A formal letter from the USPIS Newark Field Office dated September 26 notifies affected postal customers that their incoming or outgoing mail around September 20 may have been targeted. The notice specifically urges recipients to check whether any financial instruments—such as checks or credit-related documents—may be missing.

The investigation stems from an incident connected to case number 4465417-MT and includes the possibility of broader criminal misuse