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Rep. Loudermilk and Georgia Senators Demand Answers from USPS about Alleged Mail Fraud

Washington, March 22, 2024

Washington, D.C. (March 22, 2024) | This week, U.S. Rep. Barry Loudermilk (GA-11) along with U.S. Sens. Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock launched an inquiry with USPS Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to provide a detailed explanation for alleged fraud at the Marietta Post Office last year.

According to the Marietta Daily Journal, alleged crimes committed at the post office include check-washing, document fraud, forgery, and mail theft.

“We write to express concern regarding the recent string of incidents committed at the Marietta Post Office, located at 257 Lawrence St NE, Marietta, GA, 30060,” the lawmakers wrote. “In December 2023, the Marietta Daily Journal reported that a series of crimes occurred at this post office, including mail theft, forgery, document fraud, and check-washing. Reports of missing tax returns and pension checks are troubling, as many of our Georgia constituents rely on these checks for living expenses.”

Rep. Loudermilk and Sens. Ossoff and Warnock are demanding answers to the following questions from Postmaster General DeJoy:

  • What update can you provide regarding the aforementioned incidents at the Marietta Post Office? 
  • What information can you provide about the full extent of the alleged crimes committed? 
  • Is the Office of the Inspector General currently conducting an investigation into these alleged incidents? If so, how long is this investigation expected to last? 
  • How is USPS currently communicating with victims about their concerns?  
  • What resources are being made available to victims of these crimes? 
  • What steps, if any, are being taken towards restitution for the victims? 

Rep. Loudermilk is working diligently to ensure all Georgians have secure access to their mail without disruption.

“Reports of alleged mail theft at the Marietta Post Office and mail delays throughout the state are deeply concerning and warrant more transparency from USPS to those affected. My office is working diligently to ensure these matters are quickly resolved,” said Rep. Loudermilk. 

Click here to read the letter to Postmaster General DeJoy.

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