Change of address scam
1/9/2015 – A resident reported to Wheaton police that someone filled out a fraudulent change of address form and had his mail forwarded to Miami, FL, reports said.
Police said the resident received a notice from the U.S. Postal Service security division confirming a recent “change of address” request.
The resident was advised that the request was made on Nov. 30 and extended to Dec. 19. After completing the appropriate form to stop the change of address request, the resident learned that his mail had been forwarded since the beginning of December.