California brothers defrauded over $2 million from U.S. Postal Service in intricate scheme

Two Southern California brothers defrauded over $2 million from U.S. Postal Service

From the article: "...Anwer Fareed Alam, 36, and Yousofzay Fahim Alam, 34, both from Riverside County, carried out the yearslong scheme through an insurance fraud operation, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

From October 2016 to May 2019, the brothers purchased Priority Mail packages and postages that included $100 in insurance for lost or damaged parcel contents.

Anwer wrapped either empty packages or packages...

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Article Reference: ktla.com
Intricate Scheme,Priority Mail,Fraud, Insurance Fraud (postal insurance), Insurance for lost or damaged parcel contents (USPS),

More postal employees indicted for COVID-19 relief fraud

More postal employees indicted for COVID-19 relief fraud

From the article: "A federal grand jury has indicted two more employees of the U.S. Postal Service from Champaign County for fraud related to COVID-19 relief funds. On Wednesday, Tasheena White, 32, of the 2400 block of Goodfield Drive, and Uniqua Whitaker, 26, of the 1200 block of Clifford Drive, Urbana, were each charged with wire fraud in connection with Paycheck Protection Program loans. The indictments allege that the women submitted false loan applications and supporting documents..."

Article Reference: yahoo.com
COVID-19,Fraud,Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), Fraud by Postal Employees,

USPS Issues Employee Communications Update Regarding PostalEASE Website Fraud

USPS Issues Employee Communications Update Regarding PostalEASE Website Fraud

From the article: "...Letter to be sent to only impacted employees notifying them of their situation and share information and next steps. Please note, Headquarters is also preparing a Stand-Up Talk to support these communications. Additonal information will be shared when made avaialble to the NPMHU. ..."

Article Reference: NPMHU Local 317
PostalEASE Website Fraud, Fraud, Alert, National Postal Mail Handlers Union (NPMHU),