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Thanks again, Jerry (though I don't believe I mentioned the Secrets Act - just secrets).
LobeliaOverhill said:...- it's fairly obvious which envelopes contain bills, circulars, bank/catalogue statements etc...
or even more subtle actually start a business sending out junk mails for some dubious offer, concealing the messages to their operatives in among the avalanche of 'real' junk.
JerryBasta said:Apparently, the Royal Mail employs hundreds of people to open, read, log and re-seal all mail sent to and from locations within the UK. My friend was told that every sorting office has a hidden area used for such a purpose and this is why first class mail takes longer than it should to be delivered.
Has anyone else heard anything similar to this?
Fallen Angel said:Well, I do believe it because a letter I sent from the US to the UK, which contained a card, photos and a second sheet letter arrived with the envelope sealed, but the card had been slit along the fold....
...This explains it.
Pearcey said:Should be easily tested. Take one sheet of writing paper. Write a letter to yourself on it. Fold it, take one human hair and place inside letter. Seal in envelope, post to yourself. If the hair is gone when it gets there, it's possibly true.
Timble said:So all the bad guys would have to do is disguise their communications as bills or junk mail....or even more subtle actually start a business sending out junk mails for some dubious offer, concealing the messages to their operatives in among the avalanche of 'real' junk.
My friend will always remain anonymous so don't play the Secrets Act card with me!
I've also had mail which has obviously been opened, but I put that down to the dishonesty of individual postal workers rather than some massive conspiracy.
sidecar_jon said:we once recived a letter form a friend in Ireland that had been obviosly opened...like torn open!
JerryBasta said:Timble - My friend is not one for practical jokes.
JerryBasta said:Apparently, the Royal Mail employs hundreds of people to open, read, log and re-seal all mail sent to and from locations within the UK.
Hook Innsmouth said:False. Or in your 'dear friend's' case he's been misinformed.