Counterfeit & Fraud Talking Points Memo

To address unpaid and counterfeit postage, the USPS has been validating manifest file documentation in real-time since August 1, 2024.   Packages that are unmanifested at the time of the first scan at a USPS facility will be intercepted and subject to disposal.  These packages will not reenter the mail stream and shippers will not be reimbursed.  This document provides a high-level overview of the process.

 

Last Updated:  10/31/2024

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