What is the purpose of bait money orders?

The purpose of bait money orders is specifically to aid in investigations of postal burglaries and robberies. These money orders are intentionally set up with certain tracking mechanisms and patterns to catch criminals in the act or to trace their activities.

When a criminal decides to steal money orders, the use of bait money orders allows law enforcement to gather evidence, track the movement of the stolen money, and potentially apprehend the individuals involved in these illegal activities. By employing bait money orders, the postal service can bolster its security measures and enhance its ability to investigate and mitigate the impact of such crimes.

The other options revolve around promoting services or rewarding customers, which while important for business operations, do not align with the specific function of bait money orders in the context of criminal investigations and security measures employed by the postal service.