Report Mail Scams
Official government links to report postal fraud
Every year, Americans lose billions to mail-based fraud. ScamShield helps you identify scams before they cost you—but if you've already received suspicious mail, reporting it helps protect others too.
🇺🇸 Federal Resources
These work for all 50 states
USPS Postal Inspection Service
RECOMMENDEDPrimary resource for mail fraud, sweepstakes scams, deceptive letters, fake prizes, and lottery scams
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
General scam reporting including mail-based scams
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
For financial, debt collection, or loan scams received by mail
Find Your State
State consumer protection offices handle local complaints
States with explicit mail fraud resources
California
Covers deceptive mail & sweepstakes scams
Florida
Mail scams & sweepstakes fraud
New York
Mail scams and sweepstakes fraud
Pennsylvania
Prize and mail solicitation scams
Texas
Deceptive trade practices & mail fraud
Illinois
Mail fraud & deceptive advertising
Ohio
Scam and mail fraud reporting
Washington
Mail fraud & solicitation complaints
Before You Report
- 1.Keep the original mail piece as evidence
- 2.Note the postmark date and return address
- 3.Don't send money or personal information
- 4.Take photos before handling (preserves fingerprints)
USPS Postal Inspection Hotline: 1-877-876-2455
Available 24/7 for reporting mail fraud