Change-of-address scams outlined

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Warning signs your mail has been fraudulently redirected

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Change-of-address fraud involves a scammer impersonating you to request a change of address.

Once they have your mail redirected, they can go through it at their leisure, looking for mail they can steal and information they can use to perpetrate further scams.

The most obvious sign to watch for is a sudden and persistent drop in mail entering your mailbox.

The other major things to keep an eye on are your credit report, credit card statements and bank statements.

Check your mail daily, as soon as possible after it’s delivered.

Switch to paperless options to reduce the amount of sensitive mail in your mailbox.

Consider upgrading to a locked mailbox to prevent mail theft.

Use an identity theft protection company to monitor personal information like your Social Security number.

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