MailTheft.org provides shocking information on mail identity theft

MailTheft.org is an informative website that offers information on mail theft and identity theft, as well as ID Theft prevention tips. MailTheft.org reports that the first step in prevention is a secure locking mailbox.…

Believe it or not, most identity theft originates from mail theft. If you value your financial records and wish to prevent identity theft, locking mailboxes have become a necessity in today’s world, and a good one can prevent your mail from being stolen and reduce the risk of identity theft. In a matter of seconds a thief can walk or drive up to your house, open your mailbox and walk or drive away with credit card statements, bank statements, and a number of other personal letters that have information about you and your family. You lock your front door and your car, so what not lock your mailbox? Locking secure mailboxes come in many different types but not all of them are created equal. Poor quality mailboxes offer little more than a moment’s annoyance to an experienced mail thief.

No simple solutions, except one… the Mail Boss

As we all know, the economy is down and unpredictable right now, so much so that many of us are living in a state of fear. Sure, President Elect Obama says he can…

Woman reports birthday cards stolen

While browsing Criggo, a weblog that reports funny or strange newspaper messages, I found this Crime Brief:

“A woman [...] reported Oct. 15 that someone must have stolen her mail, because she did not receive birthday cards…

Animation illustrates national epidemic of mail theft & identity theft

This YouTube video shows the increase in mail and identity theft nation wide over the past few years. As you can see, mail theft and identity theft is a massive problem…

“Wells Fargo” sends request for account information - Don’t fall for this!

As I was sorting through my e-mail today, I noticed an “Account Security Measures Notification” from “Wells Fargo” notifying me that my identity had been compromised. (E-mail in .pdf…

Will serve 4 years for mail fraud and aggravated identity theft

On Sept 24, 2008, US District Judge Robert Holmes Bell sentenced a 29 year old illegal alien from Mail and former resident of NYC to four years in federal prison…

Decatur PD warn mail thieves on the prowl in Oakhurst suburb

Decatur Police Department recently sent a note to Oakhurst residents regarding ongoing mail theft. The letter is reprinted below:

Oakhurst Residents,

Please be advised we are currently experiencing mail thefts in the Oakhurst…

Individual(s) following mail carrier stealing mail

Today, a concerned resident from Port Ludlow came to our Epoch Design warehouse to purchase a curbside Mail Boss locking security mailbox. He said that mail theft had been an ongoing problem in his community, and…

Rob McKenna on Mail Theft: Why You Should Use a Secured Mailbox and a Shredder

This site allows consumers to ask questions of the Washington state Attorney General Rob McKenna. All of us here at the Mail Boss found one Q &…