Mail & Identity Theft

Identity Theft is the fastest growing crime in the United States, and affects 10 million Americans each year. Mail theft is a common way that identity thieves can steal your identity, and the 60 million unlocked mailboxes in the US offer a treasure trove of opportunity for would-be identity thieves. Victims of mail theft often do not realize they have been victimized until their credit record and good name is ruined. Remedying the outcomes of fraud and identity theft requires thousands of dollars and hours of your time. This section provides information about the prevalence of mail and identity theft, and the precautions you can take to protect yourself and your name.

Mail Theft Monday - 2/8/10

Post Time-Date02-08-2010 | Author by MailBoss | CategoryCategory Mail & Identity Theft | No Comments »

La Pine Mail Theft
1110 KBND - 2/8/10

(LA PINE, OR) “A La Pine woman faces mail theft charges related to incidents that occurred in La Pine. Sheriff’s Deputies on Saturday night took 13 reports of mail theft or tampering. The Sheriff’s Office…


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Mail Theft Monday - Hello, February!

Post Time-Date02-02-2010 | Author by MailBoss | CategoryCategory Mail & Identity Theft | No Comments »

Can you believe it’s already February 1, 2010? We can’t! Geez, the days are just flying by. Before you know it, it will be time for some spring cleaning!

This year, spring cleaning around your home should also include measures to…


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Mail Theft Monday - 1/25/10

Post Time-Date01-26-2010 | Author by MailBoss | CategoryCategory Mail & Identity Theft | No Comments »

Mail stolen from 9 mailboxes in Mooresville
WCNC - 1/21/10

(MOORESVILLE, NC) “Police say someone stole outgoing mail from nine mailboxes in Mooresville. The victims are concerned about identity theft because some of the stolen mail included bank statements and checks.

Police do…


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Lock Your Mailbox in Bellingham!

Post Time-Date01-20-2010 | Author by MailBoss | CategoryCategory Mail & Identity Theft, Mail Boss Dealers | No Comments »

This just out from the Bellingham Herald :

Series of mail thefts investigated by Bellingham police

The article reads:

“Bellingham police are investigating a series of mail thefts after a man found several articles of discarded mail on his daily walk Sunday, Jan. 17.…


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Mail Theft Monday - 1/18/10

Post Time-Date01-18-2010 | Author by Jenny | CategoryCategory Mail & Identity Theft | No Comments »

Happy MLK Day, everyone!

Still getting used to writing “2010″ here. Still boggled at the crazy amounts of mail identity theft going on across the nation. And still advocating the use of a high-quality security locking mailbox (ahem: MailBoss) to protect your…


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Mail Theft Monday - 01/11/10

Post Time-Date01-12-2010 | Author by MailBoss | CategoryCategory Mail & Identity Theft | 2 Comments »

Topekan charged in fraud
The Capital-Journal - 1/7/10

(TOPEKA, KS) “Two people, including one from Topeka, were indicted Thursday [...] for conspiracy, bank fraud, aggravated identity theft and theft or receipt of stolen mail. Robert L. Maxwell, 45, of Topeka, and Marcella D.…


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More Mail Theft in Denver, CO

Post Time-Date12-22-2009 | Author by MailBoss | CategoryCategory Mail & Identity Theft | 3 Comments »

Holidays mean thieves have mail set in their sights
Watch the video here.

9 News - Denver, CO

“It is a crime in which victims often do not even know they are victims.

Paul McPherson of Westminster says he would have had no idea someone…


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Mail Theft Monday - 12/21/09

Post Time-Date12-21-2009 | Author by MailBoss | CategoryCategory Mail & Identity Theft | 13 Comments »

It’s the Holidays, which means the thieves are Happy too!!! Oh yes, they are. Mail theft is pretty rampant in December, with crooks looking to steal gifts and cards from the mail. Definitely time for locking mailboxes, all around! So…


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Mail Theft Monday - 12/14/09

Post Time-Date12-14-2009 | Author by MailBoss | CategoryCategory Mail & Identity Theft | 2 Comments »

Law and Order: Marana teens indicted in mail theft, damage
The Arizona Daily Star - 12/11/09

(TUSCON, AZ) “Two Marana teenagers were indicted Wednesday on federal mail theft and postal damage charges. [Raines] 18, and [Nichols] 19, were arrested Nov. 4 by Pima…


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Mail Theft Monday - 12/7/09

Post Time-Date12-07-2009 | Author by MailBoss | CategoryCategory Mail & Identity Theft | 2 Comments »

Editor’s Note: Emphases added.

Routine traffic stop turns into mail theft case

Daily Democrat - 12/3/09

(WOODLAND, CA) “An otherwise routine vehicle stop led to the arrest of a Woodland man who now stands accused of mail theft - a federal crime. Sgt. Bret Hancock…


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