dentifying Suspicious Mail

Look for the following indicators of a suspicious letter or package:

• No return address.
• Restrictive markings.
• Envelopes sealed with tape.
• Badly typed or written and or misspelled words.
• Possibly mailed from a foreign country.
• Excessive postage.
• Incorrect title of position or addressed to title of position only.
• Oily stains, discolorations or crystallization on the package.
• Strange odor.
• Rigid, bulky or the use of excessive tape.
• Lopsided or uneven.

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These tips can help protect you, your department, and your mailroom.

If You Receive a Suspicious Letter or Package

• STOP! DO NOT HANDLE THE PACKAGE.
• Isolate it immediately.
• Don’t open, smell or taste.
• Wash your hands with soap and water.
• Call the Operations Call Center at 501-526-0000

If a Letter/Parcel Is Opened and/or a Threat Has Been Identified