Bait Money Orders are used to aid the Postal Inspection Service in investigations of which crimes?

• A. Identity theft
• B. Mail fraud
• C. Burglary and robbery
• D. Counterfeiting

Answer: (C)

Bait money orders are a field tactic used by Postal Inspectors to catch thieves who steal mail and money orders. By placing a legitimate, traceable money order in places where a theft is likely, investigators can monitor who handles it, recover the item, and connect a suspect to the crime. This approach is especially effective for burglary and robbery, where someone is breaking in to steal valuables or mail and may try to cash or use the bait money order. The technique isn’t focused on identity theft, mail fraud, or counterfeiting, which involve different schemes; it targets the act of stealing money orders in a burglary or robbery setting.