A few recent social media posts suggest that the stamp requirement is a new policy, but older USPS news releases indicate the rule has been in place for years.
Other common scams this holiday season include texts about package deliveries, the USPS does not contact customers over text unless requested by the consumer.
The Thursday, Nov. 28, edition of The Garden Island will not be delivered via mail because the U.S. Postal Service will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.