Map courtesy of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Though it hasnât been scientifically proven, researchers think the Lone Star tick produces a sugar from its gut called galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose, or âAlpha-Gal.â In some cases, the human immune system develops an allergic response to that sugar.
U.S. Postal Service Money Order Verification System at 866-459-7822; The safest option is cash: The best way to make sure you donât get ripped off is to cash a money order directly with the issuer. 1  To do this, take it to the issuer and not your bank. 2  If a money order is for more than $1,000 (or $700 for an international USPS money order), youâve probably got a fake.
If you still receive checks, the U.S. Department of the Treasury will contact you about complying with the requirement. For more information regarding switching to an electronic payment, visit Treasuryâs Go Direct website or call the helpline at 1-800-333-1795.