How do I dispute a USPS charge?

Call 800-275-8777 to speak with a customer service representative regarding the shipping charges or write a letter explaining your dispute and send it to United States Postal Service, Office of the Consumer Advocate; 475 L’enfant Plaza SW, Rm 4012; Washington, DC 20260-2200.

What crimes does the USPS investigate?

Postal Inspectors investigate any crime with a nexus to the mail. These crimes include mail theft, mail fraud, financial fraud, identity theft, robberies and burglaries of postal facilities, assaults and threats on postal employees, investigations of dangerous and prohibited mails, narcotics, cybercrime and much more.

What happens when USPS Investigates?

During the course of an investigation, the USPS OIG may request assistance from other state, federal, and local government agencies, including law enforcement agencies such as the FBI. At the end of an investigation, the USPS OIG reports its findings to USPS management and, as appropriate, to prosecuting officials.

How do I start a USPS investigation?

There are eight easy steps to file a claim online:

Go to www.usps.com/domestic-claims.
Sign in to the Online Claims site with your USPS.com user name and password.
Enter the Tracking/Label Number and shipping date.
Enter the address information and claim details.
Select the reason for filing a claim.

What kind of misconduct happens in the postal service?

Official Misconduct. Misconduct includes Postal Service employees’ misuse of Postal Service computers, destruction or theft of Postal Service property, falsification of official documents and forgery, theft of funds, abuse of authority, sabotage of operations, narcotics use or sale of drugs while on duty, and alcohol abuse.

What are the General Crimes of the postal service?

. General crimes include Postal Service employees’ misuse of Postal Service computers, destruction or theft of Postal Service property, falsification of official documents and forgery, theft of funds, abuse of authority, sabotage of operations, narcotics use or sale of drugs while on duty, and alcohol abuse.

What happens if you falsify documents in the workplace?

In many cases, it is up to the employer to decide what happens to an employee caught falsifying documents in the workplace. While an employee might be charged with serious misconduct and go through the regular dismissal process, if the case is more severe, the act might be punishable as a felony.

Can a person be charged with falsification of a document?

Falsification of document offences covers the creation, production of copies, or use of a copied or original falsified document. You can also be charged with this offence if you had in your possession a falsified document and had intended to use the falsified document (whether you actually did so or not).

What happens if you get charged with falsifying a document?

The state in which you live, as well as the specific facts of your case, can influence whether you are likely to be charged with a felony for falsifying documents. Felony conviction generally results in paying a substantial monetary fine and incarceration of at least a year.

What are the prohibitions of the US Postal Service?

Prohibition against unauthorized taking or use of documents relating to claims against or by the government (18 U.S.C. 285). Prohibition against postal employees becoming interested in any contract for carrying the mail (18 U.S.C. 440). Prohibition against counterfeiting and forging transportation requests (18 U.S.C. 508).