The United States Postal Service is reminding residents to be alert for imposter scams. The U.S. Postal Inspection is kickstarting National Consumer Protection Week with a warning about the dangers of those particular scams.

Our consumer team is trying to help you stay one step ahead of scammers by highlighting some of the top strategies they use to steal your personal information or hard-earned money.

The U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) is kicking off National Consumer Protection Week with a warning about the dangers of imposter scams. USPIS said an imposter scam is when scammers work hard to convince someone they are a friend or relative or that they are from a legitimate source,