USPS

A user received a suspicious email claiming to be from USPS about a failed delivery with tracking number ending in 6924. The user notes discrepancies, including their actual USPS tracking numbers not matching and the email's sender not being a legitimate USPS address. USPS typically sends physical letters for delivery issues, raising scam concerns.

The USPS is increasing the price of a Forever stamp to 82 cents, effective July 12. This 4-cent raise marks the sixth price hike in five years.

USPS stamp prices are increasing again, with the change taking effect soon. The article notes that mailing costs will rise, though specific dates and amounts are not detailed.

A debit card was hacked, with fraudulent charges flagged by the bank. The user later discovered unauthorized orders placed using their email and a boyfriend's card, shipped to a PO Box in Georgia. They are seeking ways to prevent further leaks and report the address.

A user received a suspicious email from USPS on July 4 about new PO Box pricing, claiming non-payment by July 12 would result in higher fees. The USPS website does not mention the new rates, and the user has received similar communications three times in three years. They plan to pay the PO Box fee in October as usual.

A person moved into a new home and has been receiving mail addressed to an unknown individual at their address. The previous owner does not recognize the name, and the recipient is concerned about potential USPS errors or identity fraud despite using locked community mailboxes.

A user received an unexpected USPS package from Walmart containing unopened boxes of Pokemon First Partner Illustration Collection - Series 1. The package, labeled as paid for by a third party, was addressed to the user with a misspelled name and address. The user has no Walmart account, no suspicious credit card charges, and is unsure if it is a brushing scam or a scalper error.

A user received a USPS Priority Mail letter containing two $600 Western Union Money Orders from Walmart, addressed to 'Silver Linings Holdings' at their locked mailbox. The letter and checks are handwritten, including the return address, and the user suspects a scam, questioning whether to involve the police.

A scam involving Earthmoving MSU, operated by a 'salesman' named Mike, led to victims wiring money for equipment that was never delivered. The scammer used delayed USPS processes to hinder fund recovery, and multiple victims reported similar experiences on Reddit. Bank of America confirmed the associated account was closed, preventing fund retrieval.

A Denham Springs man was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for assaulting a USPS employee. The attack occurred against a postal worker, resulting in a two-and-a-half-year prison term.

President Donald Trump refused to sign the 21st Century Road to Housing Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at lowering housing costs and restricting corporate buyers. The USPS plans to delay mail-in ballot delivery in non-compliant states, while a federal judge blocked Trump's executive order to create a federal voting list. Stephen Miller faces scrutiny over FBI documents, and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's mass layoffs were temporarily halted.

A user reports receiving notifications from The Shop app about USPS packages being sent from their address to other states, which they did not authorize. They reported these instances to The Shop, but the app only removed the entries without further action, raising concerns about potential scams.

USPS warns Congress it is facing a cash shortage and requires financial assistance, with Postmaster General David Steiner stating the agency has accumulated $31 billion in defaults and may exhaust its funds by year-end.

Homeowners in Granger, Ind.'s Woodford Trails community have not received mail from USPS since June 1 due to a dispute over a required cluster box unit (CBU). USPS claims new developments must use centralized delivery systems, but the developer, Adams Road Development, argues they were not informed of the 2012 policy until after construction began and oppose installing a CBU that would disrupt the neighborhood's design.

Most Americans view civil liberties like voting rights, free speech, and religious freedom as essential to the nation's identity but under threat, according to an AP-NORC poll. The survey highlights growing anxieties about the trajectory of these rights amid debates over immigration and the economy, with significant concerns about voting rights among Black Americans.

USPS will relocate the Blanco post office retail services to a new location following community input. Officials confirmed that the services provided will remain unchanged.

USPS has reported a startling number of dog attacks on its workers and issued an urgent warning to pet owners. A worker shared that while physical injuries from an attack have healed, the emotional trauma remains.

The USPS is increasing stamp prices again, making sending letters more expensive. The price changes are set to take effect soon.

The USPS is increasing stamp prices again, making it more expensive to send letters.

California's slow vote counting process, driven by mail-in ballots and thorough review procedures, has drawn criticism from across the political spectrum. Concerns include delays in primary results and comparisons to other states' efficiency, though some defend the system for maximizing voter access.

California's slow vote counting process, driven by mail-in ballots and thorough review, has drawn criticism from across the political spectrum, with some calling it 'extremely embarrassing' and others defending it as necessary for voter access. Critics argue delays undermine electoral efficiency, while defenders emphasize the trade-off for maximizing turnout.

The article highlights six subtle signs of identity theft, including small unauthorized card charges, missing mail due to fake address changes, and unexpected tax forms. It notes that credit card fraud is the most common identity theft category, with test charges often preceding larger fraud. The FBI and USPS warn that stolen mail fuels check fraud and identity theft.

Pennsylvania's May 19 primary election faces issues with mail ballots in several counties, including Lehigh County sending ballots to an outdated voter list and Butler and York Counties experiencing errors in ballot return addresses and district assignments. Election officials are working to resolve these mixups ahead of the primary.

The United States Postal Service reported a net loss of $2 billion for the second quarter of fiscal 2026, despite higher revenues and a decline in some operating costs. The agency's total operating revenue was $20.2 billion for the quarter. Revenue increased while losses decreased.

Amazon and USPS have reached a deal that will reduce postal deliveries by 20 percent. The agreement aims to streamline logistics and improve efficiency in package delivery services.