USPS SSA Window Practice Exam

Where should bait money orders be kept in a retail environment?

1. Under your smallest bills in the register

2. In a lockbox under the counter

3. Under your largest bills in your till

4. In a separate envelope for security

The correct answer is: Under your largest bills in your till

The preferred location for bait money orders in a retail environment is strategically chosen to ensure both ease of access for staff and a level of security against theft or misuse. Keeping bait money orders under the largest bills in the till is beneficial as it keeps them concealed and less obvious to potential thieves, who may be more focused on taking cash rather than searching through the larger bills. By placing the bait money order in this manner, it is less likely to be discovered in a quick grab-and-go situation, as the thief may not take the time to look closely at the bills. This also allows employees to maintain a degree of control over the bait without it being too accessible to anyone who might gain access to the register quickly. Placing bait money orders in a lockbox under the counter, while secure, could delay access when needed. Similarly, keeping them under the smallest bills might make them too easy to find, and having them in a separate envelope for security could attract additional attention. Therefore, positioning them alongside the largest bills balances the need for security and practicality.