LOOK
BEFORE
YOU CASH!
U.S. Postal Service™ money orders are among
the most secure financial instruments in the world.
Genuine U.S. Postal Service money orders contain
design features that maximize their security.
Security Features of
U.S. Postal Service Money Orders
Point of Service (POS) Money Order
Paymaster Money Order (PMO)
U.S. Postal Service domestic and international
money orders contain security features that protect
your investment. Be sure to check for these features
before you accept or cash one:
When held to the light, a
repeating watermark of
Benjamin Franklin appears
on the left and runs from top
to bottom.
To the right of the
watermark is a vertical,
multicolored thread that
weaves in and out of
the paper. When held
to the light, the thread
appears continuous, with
alternating horizontal dark
and light bars behind it.
The letters “USPS” repeat
backward and forward
throughout the thread.
There should be no
discoloration around
the dollar amounts
(which could indicate
the amounts were
changed).
Domestic U.S. Postal Service money orders may not
exceed $1,000, and international U.S. Postal Service
money orders may not exceed $700.
To verify a postal money order, call the Money Order
Verification System at 1-866-459-7822. If you
suspect fraud, call the U.S. Postal Inspection Service
at 1-877-876-2455 (option 4).
Notice 299
October 2008
PSN 7610-05-000-5767
POS
PMO
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