Reader’s Digest recently published an exposé on identity theft, interviewing former identity thieves to find out what they don’t want us to know. From which credit card is the hardest to steal, to how much your information is worth, this…

New York ID Theft Ring Steals Mail, Nets Over $5 Million

The New York Times reports that a Staten-Island based identity theft ring was charged this week with gaining access to the personal and financial information of over 200 victims, in a complex…

According to the 2010 Identity Fraud Survey Report (preview here) by Javelin Research, identity theft is on the rise. The number of identity theft victims rose 12% to a record 11.1 million in 2009, up from 9.9 million in 2008, and 8.1 million in 2007.

While losses and subsequent consumer costs have decreased due to increased protections, the overall number and percentage of ID theft victims continues to rise. As indicated in the graph above, 4.8% of Americans, or about one in 25 adults, were victims of identity fraud in 2009.

Guest post by Garen Arnold of Report Online Scams

It is so relevant that identity theft and mail fraud go hand in hand. What do I mean? Well typically a lot of fraud that has to do with identity theft roots back…

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

Oasis Jr® Locking Mailbox lacking in security:
Vulnerable to fishing, prying by mail thieves

In Other Locking Mailboxes: Part I, we showcased the Curbside Mailsafe, the Oasis Jr.®, and the Pinnacle locking mailboxes. For a refresher or to watch the video, go…

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…

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…

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,…

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…