# Fraud, Forgery, and a Dead Man in Sherman Oaks

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Podcast: [Mailin’ It! - The Official USPS Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mailin-it-the-official-usps-podcast-4327047)
Published: 2026-02-10T16:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this true crime episode of Mailin’ It!, we are joined by U.S. Postal Inspector Lyndon Versoza to hear how the U.S. Postal Inspection Service uncovered a complex, multimillion-dollar fraud that began with a missing person. Inspector Versoza explains how a ring of criminals took over a man’s home and identity after he disappeared, stealing more than $3.9 million from multiple victims.

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