USPS Free Daily Mail Scan to Prevent Theft & Stay Informed

# Tips for Managing Mail & Staying Informed

## USPS Informed Delivery: Free Daily Mail Scanning  
Sign up with USPS to receive daily scanned images of your mail for free—great for tracking, theft prevention, or just curiosity.

## Benefits  
- Know what's arriving without leaving home  
- Prevent theft or loss by staying aware of incoming mail  
- Useful for monitoring packages and envelopes, especially in rural or complex living arrangements  
- Can serve as a morning reminder or motivation

## Caveats & Tips  
- Mail may arrive days after notification; allow up to a week before reporting missing items  
- Not available in all areas; check if your location qualifies  
- Sometimes scans are missed; use in combination with actual mailbox checks  
- Be aware of potential delays or incomplete scans, especially for important or large mail  
- Consider USPS Informed Delivery as an alternative to email alerts; check images online at your convenience  

## Practical Uses  
- Track expected mail for travel, work, or personal reasons  
- Decide whether to head to the mailbox based on scanned images, saving time especially in winter or busy days  
- Use as a playful way to tease loved ones about incoming mail  

## Additional Notes  
- You can also receive notifications for FedEx and UPS deliveries  
- If you're out of town or expecting important documents, this service offers peace of mind  
- Remember, recurring usage might lead to neglecting actual mailbox visits; stay balanced in checking real mail periodically