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.

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Mail Theft Monday - 8/30/10

Post Time-Date08-30-2010 | Author by MailBoss | CategoryCategory Mail & Identity Theft | No Comments »

Blogging live from the MidStates Convention in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Here is this week’s round up of mail theft, from Alaska to Virginia and everywhere in between.

Federal grand jury indicts Kong woman for mail theft
The Tundra Drums - 8/27/10

(ANCHORAGE, ALASKA) “A Kongiganak…


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Mail Theft Monday PART 2 - 8/23/10

Post Time-Date08-27-2010 | Author by MailBoss | CategoryCategory Mail & Identity Theft | No Comments »

Without further ado, here is the second installment of this week’s Mail Theft Monday… More of the same.

Guilty plea in D.C. identity thefts
The Washington Post - 8/19/10

(WASHINGTON DC, DISTRICT of COLUMBIA) “A District woman pleaded guilty Wednesday to conspiracy and fraud…


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Mail Theft Monday PART 1 - 8/23/10

Post Time-Date08-24-2010 | Author by MailBoss | CategoryCategory Mail & Identity Theft | No Comments »

WARNING: There has been so much stinking mail theft all over the country this past week, we have to break this Mail Theft Monday into two posts, with the second installment coming tomorrow… on, err, Wednesday. For those who don’t have…


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Mail Theft Monday - 8/16/10

Post Time-Date08-16-2010 | Author by MailBoss | CategoryCategory Mail & Identity Theft | No Comments »

Person Of Interest Sought In String Of Mailbox Thefts
NBC 4 - 8/13/10

(CHILLICOTHE, OHIO) “Police have identified a person of interest in connection with recent mailbox thefts involving several counties. According to Chillicothe police, Margaret L. Fearnow is a person of interest…


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Mail Theft Monday - 8/9/10

Post Time-Date08-10-2010 | Author by MailBoss | CategoryCategory Mail & Identity Theft | No Comments »

Mail theft in Falcon
The New Falcon Herald - 8/8/10

(FALCON, COLORADO) “This summer, Falcon experienced a crime spree. The offense: mail theft.

One or more individuals were driving around Falcon neighborhoods that have individual mailboxes, looking for an “up” flag indicating a mailbox…


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Mail Theft Monday - It’s Already August!

Post Time-Date08-02-2010 | Author by MailBoss | CategoryCategory Mail & Identity Theft | 2 Comments »

August is already upon us! Oh, where has the summer gone?

Okay, no more Negative Nancy here. Moving on, to all the latest and greatest across the United States… err… Well, we will just fill you in on all the scumbags ripping off…


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Mail Theft Monday - 7/26/10

Post Time-Date07-27-2010 | Author by MailBoss | CategoryCategory Mail & Identity Theft | No Comments »

Mailbox tampering hits Hunts Point

Bellevue Reporter - 7/23/10

(BELLEVUE, WASHINGTON) “A total of 10 mailboxes were pried open by an unknown person(s) in the 4200 block and north of Hunts Point Road in July.

Although the boxes were tampered with, there have been…


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Mail Theft Monday - 7/19/10

Post Time-Date07-20-2010 | Author by MailBoss | CategoryCategory Mail & Identity Theft | 1 Comment »

Mail theft in Maple Leaf
The Maple Leafer - 7/15/10

(SEATTLE, WASHINGTON) “Anyone else in Maple Leaf having a problem with mail theft? I remember at a Maple Leaf Community Council meeting earlier this year, this issue was brought up — but…


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Mail Theft Monday - 7/12/10

Post Time-Date07-13-2010 | Author by MailBoss | CategoryCategory Mail & Identity Theft | No Comments »

Juvenile Arrested In East Hartford Mail Thefts
The Hartford Courant - 7/8/10

(EAST HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT) “Police arrested a juvenile male in an ongoing investigation into a rash of mail thefts in town.

About six residents have had mail stolen, East Hartford Police Officer Hugo…


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Mail Theft Monday - Is it Really July Already?

Post Time-Date07-01-2010 | Author by MailBoss | CategoryCategory Mail & Identity Theft | 1 Comment »

Hi there, blog followers. Sorry this “Monday” post is so late in coming. But what is an apology without excuses?

First excuse? Well, of course Monday was a holiday here at Epoch so we abandoned our computers for cookouts!

Second excuse? There are so many…


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