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Notice 299 - U.S. Postal Money Order Reference Card

May 2005

Security Features of U.S. Postal^TM Money Orders

LOOK BEFORE YOU CASH!

U.S. Postal^TM money orders are among the most secure financial instruments in the world. Genuine postal money orders contain design features to maximize their security.

Security Features for U.S. Postal^TM Money Orders

Genuine postal money orders have security features that protect your investment. Be sure to check for these features before you accept or cash a postal money order:

• When held to the light, a watermark of Benjamin Franklin is repeated from top to bottom on the left side.

• When held to the light, a dark line (security thread) runs from top to bottom with the word “USPS” repeated.

• There should be no discoloration around the dollar amounts, which might indicate the amounts were changed.

Domestic postal money orders may not exceed $1,000, and international postal money orders may not exceed $700.

If you have questions about postal money orders, call your nearest U.S. Postal Inspection Service office or Post Office^TM. Call 1-800-ASKUSPS or visit www.usps.com/postalinspectors to locate your nearest Postal Inspector.