Request For Donations For Letter Carrier Is A Scam, U.S. Postal Service Says

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Putnam County residents are receiving holiday cards in their mailboxes asking for donations for a Garrison letter carrier. Don't send money, it's a scam.
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12/17/2020 1:30 p.m.

The Putnam County Sheriff's Office is warning residents of a new scam asking for donations for a letter carrier in Garrison.

According to the United States Postal Inspectors Service, residents are receiving a holiday card in their mailboxes asking for Christmas donations for a letter carrier in Garrison.

The request is a scam, the service said.

"Don't take the bait, call postal inspectors," they said.

If you did receive a card for the request, call 877-876-2455.

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