USPS shuts down site that sold 5M counterfeit postage labels for $2 each

On September 24, 2026, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, along with federal partners, seized the domain LabelsBank.com, arresting Pakistani national Faheem Akram, 33, for operating a fraudulent website. The website allegedly sold over 5 million counterfeit U.S. Postal Service postage labels, generating more than $126 million in losses.

LabelsBank.com charged a flat rate of approximately $2 per label, irrespective of the package’s weight, size, or destination. Postal inspectors found that over 5,000 customers utilized the site to purchase more than 5.1 million counterfeit labels. The scheme allowed customers to ship packages at significantly discounted prices, causing substantial financial losses for USPS.

Akram faces charges including conspiracy to defraud the United States, making and selling counterfeit postage stamps, and wire fraud. Miami Division Postal Inspector Bladismir Rojo emphasized the Postal Service's commitment to holding fraudulent operators accountable, regardless of geographical boundaries. U.S. Attorney Jason A. Reding Quiñones highlighted the simplicity and scale of the scheme, which capitalized on the Postal Service's lack of authorization for the sale of its products. Through collaborative efforts, the domain was seized, and Akram has been charged.