MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) – The U.S. Postal Service loses more money every year to counterfeit postage than to theft, with fake stamps costing the agency millions of dollars annually.
Sending a handwritten letter may feel old-fashioned, but millions of Americans still rely on “snail mail.”
In fact, nearly two-thirds of Americans are still sending letters and packages at least once a month, according to a survey by Stamps.com.
While consumers look for ways to save money, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service warns against seeking discounts on stamps.
“Don’t try and find the best deal,” said Breslin Steverson, spokesperson for the U.S. Postal Inspection Service. “This is one area where you really want to just buy your stamps.”
That’s because the better the deal on stamps, the more likely it’s a scam.
“If you go to a website that’s offering stamps for like 50% off, that more than likely is going to be fraud, like 95% of the time,” Steverson said.
The reason is simple — stamps don’t go on sale.
The USPS needs to after Facebook where they accept advertising fees counterfeiters
I agree. Facebook is terrible about showing ads for counterfeit stamps, and if you try to report it as fraud they refuse to do anything about it.