A piece of mail may be considered suspicious if it

A piece of mail may be considered suspicious if it exhibits any of the following characteristics:

  1. Unusual or threatening language: The mail contains threatening, harassing, or obscene language that could be considered a threat to the recipient's safety or well-being.
  2. Unusual or excessive postage: The mail has an unusual or excessive amount of postage, which could indicate that it's being sent from a foreign country or is part of a scam.
  3. No return address: The mail does not have a return address or has a return address that is incomplete or illegible.
  4. Poor or sloppy handwriting: The handwriting on the mail is poor, sloppy, or difficult to read, which could indicate that it's a forgery or a scam.
  5. Unusual or bulky contents: The mail contains unusual or bulky contents that could be a hazard or a nuisance, such as a package with a strange odor or a large, heavy object.
  6. No clear recipient: The mail is addressed to a vague or generic recipient, such as "To Whom It May Concern" or "The Resident."
  7. Unusual or suspicious sender: The mail is sent from a sender who is unknown to the recipient or has a suspicious or unverifiable identity.
  8. Unusual or excessive packaging: The mail is packaged in an unusual or excessive way, such as a large box or a package with multiple layers of wrapping.
  9. No clear purpose: The mail does not have a clear purpose or message, which could indicate that it's a scam or a prank.
  10. Unusual or suspicious delivery: The mail is delivered in an unusual or suspicious way, such as being left in an unusual location or being delivered to the wrong address.

If you receive a piece of mail that exhibits any of these characteristics, it's a good idea to exercise caution and consider reporting it to the authorities or your local post office.