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type: faq
title: "What's the penalty for putting materials in a mailbox?"
description: "Placing unstamped material in a mailbox is a federal violation, because the mailbox is reserved for postal mail only. The penalties are steep and apply to"
resource: https://www.4over4.com/faqs/general/what-s-the-penalty-for-putting-materials-in-a-mailbox
tags: ["Marketing Materials", "faq"]
timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
---

# What's the penalty for putting materials in a mailbox?

Placing unstamped material in a mailbox is a federal violation, because the mailbox is reserved for postal mail only. The penalties are steep and apply to

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