USPS shuts down site that sold 5M counterfeit postage labels for $2 each
Federal authorities have seized the domain of LabelsBank.com and charged a Pakistani national with operating a massive counterfeit postage scheme. The operation allegedly cost the U.S. Postal Service over $126 million by selling millions of fraudulent shipping labels at cut-rate prices.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing challenges of international cybercrime and the significant financial impact of digital fraud on public infrastructure.
Miami, FL – 9/24/26 – The U.S. Postal Inspection Service and partner federal agencies have seized an internet domain, charging a Pakistani national with operating an unauthorized website that allegedly sold more than 5 million counterfeit U.S. Postal Service (USPS) postage labels, resulting in more than $126 million in losses.
Court records show Faheem Akram, 33, of Khanewal, Pakistan, operated LabelsBank.com, a website that allegedly sold counterfeit USPS postage at a fixed rate, typically charging $2 per label, regardless of the package’s weight, size, or destination. LabelsBank.com was not authorized to sell USPS products and services. The counterfeit labels allowed customers to ship packages at deeply discounted prices, resulting in a substantial loss in revenue to USPS for shipping services rendered.
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