USPS invokes new measures to combat mail theft & fraud as incidents rise

Thieves stealing packages from stoops and doorways has for years been a growing problem as more and more Americans order their stuff online. But less talked about is another issue: Thieves targeting postal workers themselves. Robbers specializing in financial fraud schemes are increasingly stealing mail straight from the hands of mail workers, or stealing their keys to mailboxes. So, the United States Postal Service is implementing new policies and security efforts to curb the worsening problem. Reportedly, efforts will involve installing high-security collection boxes and adding electronic locks, among others.