18 U.S.C. § 288 : US Code - Section 288: False claims for postal losses

Search 18 U.S.C. § 288 : US Code - Section 288: False claims for postal losses

Whoever makes, alleges, or presents any claim or application for
indemnity for the loss of any registered or insured letter, parcel,
package, or other article or matter, or the contents thereof,
knowing such claim or application to be false, fictitious, or
fraudulent; or
Whoever for the purpose of obtaining or aiding to obtain the
payment or approval of any such claim or application, makes or uses
any false statement, certificate, affidavit, or deposition; or
Whoever knowingly and willfully misrepresents, or misstates, or,
for the purpose aforesaid, knowingly and willfully conceals any
material fact or circumstance in respect of any such claim or
application for indemnity -
Shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than one
year, or both.
Where the amount of such claim or application for indemnity is
less than $1,000 only a fine shall be imposed.