One change U.S. Postal Service customers might notice involves the process for performing a change of address.
The U.S. Postal Service said it is taking action amid a rise in crimes targeting USPS employees and customers.
Officials say these keys provide access to secure mail receptacles, allowing criminals to conduct financial crimes. USPS also said there has been a higher volume of theft incidents from mail receptacles. USPS also said it is taking steps to address change of address fraud. While officials did not say how many cases there have been, USPS said criminals will use change of address forms to intercept mail, credit cards and checks.
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