Episode

Exposing a $6 Million Mail Order Allergy Testing Scam – A USPIS True Crime Story

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Mailin’ It! - The Official USPS Podcast

Published

Aug 19, 2025

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1874

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Summary

In this true crime episode of Mailin’ It!, we are joined by U.S. Postal Inspector Greg Ghiozzi to hear how USPIS uncovered a fake mail-order allergy testing company. Inspector Ghiozzi explains how the fraud scammed over 88,000 people out of nearly $6 million before USPIS put a stop to it. Discover how a mail carrier’s tip sparked a multi-year investigation that uncovered money laundering and ultimately led to an international arrest.