Consumer Information

Did you know that if a mailbox is not USPS approved, the Postal person is not required to deliver to it? This section includes information for consumers related to mail and identity theft, USPS regulations, and home security, among other topics.

New York Times Calls Oasis “Secure”

Post Time-Date02-24-2010 | Author by Jenny | CategoryCategory Consumer Information, Media Coverage, Other Locking Mailboxes | No Comments »

On Sunday, the New York Times ran a feature story on Architectural Mailboxes and specifically, the Oasis Locking Mailbox. It praised the company for innovation in providing a solution to a growing problem, and highlighted the Oasis Locking Mailbox as a secure…


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Other Locking Mailboxes: The Oasis

Post Time-Date02-17-2010 | Author by Jenny | CategoryCategory Consumer Information, Mail Boss Videos, Other Locking Mailboxes | 1 Comment »

Oasis® Locking Mailbox fails to provide mail security

In Other Locking Mailboxes: Part I, we showcased the Curbside Mailsafe, the Oasis Jr.®, and the Pinnacle. For a refresher or to watch the video, go here. The quick summary:

The above mentioned “locking” mailboxes,…


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Provincetown Banner warns “Identity theft on the rise”

Post Time-Date02-03-2010 | Author by Jenny | CategoryCategory Consumer Information | No Comments »

Well, we’ve been saying it for awhile here: Identity Theft is on the rise!

To prevent identity theft, you need to understand how identity theft happens, and take certain steps to secure your personal information and protect your good name.

This article in the Provicetown Banner does a good…


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EZShield Publishes Must-Read Press Release

Post Time-Date01-06-2010 | Author by Jenny | CategoryCategory Consumer Information, Press Releases, Security Products | 5 Comments »

The folks at EZShield, and ID theft protection and restoration company, recently published a  must-read press release. It certainly underscores the need for a locking mailbox for comprehensive identity theft protection, so it peaked our interest!

In summary: EZShield poll reveals that Americans…


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Beckley, WV: Mail Thief Arrested

Post Time-Date11-05-2009 | Author by MailBoss | CategoryCategory Consumer Information, Mail & Identity Theft | 1 Comment »

More mail identity theft - See below for our thoughts, take home message

According to WVNS-CBS 59, city police in Beckley, West Virginia have arrested mail thief Amanda McKinney and charged her with forgery in a mail theft scheme. The story,…


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What To Do If Your Mail Is Stolen

Post Time-Date09-30-2009 | Author by Jenny | CategoryCategory Consumer Information | No Comments »

Mail theft often goes unnoticed, because many thieves are sneaky. They may take only what is useful to them, leaving the junk mail for their unsuspecting victims.

Sometimes, though, you just know. Perhaps you haven’t received anything in days, or your…


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5 Easy Steps to Preventing Identity Theft

Post Time-Date09-15-2009 | Author by Jenny | CategoryCategory Consumer Information, Featured | No Comments »

… Recent research indicates the majority of identity theft is happening the old-fashion way, with information stolen from wallets, purses, trash, and unlocked mailboxes, not via ‘high-tech’ online cyber methods. If you follow these five easy steps, you will be well on your way to doing what you can control to prevent identity theft …

… However, beware that a low quality locking mailbox with a bubblegum lock is not going to keep mail thieves’ hands off your sensitive personal information. To protect your mail and your identity, you at least need a quality locking mailbox made of heavy-guage steel that can’t be fished by hand or pried open with a screwdriver…


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“The World’s Greatest Mailbox!”

Post Time-Date08-20-2009 | Author by Jenny | CategoryCategory Consumer Information | No Comments »

… Not our list, and Mail Boss makes the cut

Allied Postal Products has some super helpful information on their website www.theworldsgreatestmailbox.com, including a list of the best locking mailboxes available.

A post called “Top Locking Security Mailboxes” reads:

There are quite a few security…


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Link Love: SafeGuard ID

Post Time-Date08-11-2009 | Author by MailBoss | CategoryCategory Consumer Information | 1 Comment »

SafeGuardID Learn to protect your own Identity. We teach you how to do what is necessary to protect your own Identity. We also set up reminders to help you keep on top of things. Simple, easy, and more effective than having…


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The Customer Is Always Right!

Post Time-Date08-06-2009 | Author by MailBoss | CategoryCategory Consumer Information, Customer Ravings | 1 Comment »

Roy M. in Santa Rosa, CA writes in on the Mail Boss locking mailbox, and more…

You guys are the greatest! Thank you for all your kindness, advice and patience. The world would be a better place if there were more people like…


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