"...A Champaign County United States Postal Services worker accused of stealing more than $35,000 in money orders has pleaded guilty and was sentenced this week.
According to court documents, from May 2023 to March 2024, Brandi L. Harmon “did knowingly embezzle, steal” blank money order forms from the Postal Service in Champaign County. ..."
"...The Postal Service will introduce redesigned money orders in February.
The new design will enhance already strong security features to further deter counterfeiting and other fraudulent activities.
The current — or “legacy” — money orders will be sold until stock is depleted.
The redesigned money orders feature a new bank routing number and are red, white and blue, replacing the green, yellow and purple design of the current money orders.
The new money orders will be..."
If a customer suspects fraud, they should call the Postal Inspection Service at 877-876-2455. If a customer believes that they have been given a fake money order, they should call the Money Order Verification System at 866-459-7822 or go to the Check Money Order Status page on usps.com.