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 - 6/28/10

Post Time-Date06-28-2010 | Author by MailBoss | CategoryCategory Mail & Identity Theft | No Comments »

Police Chase Down Suspected Mail Thieves; Two Arrested
San Diego 6 - 6/24/10

(SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA) “A man and woman wanted on suspicion of stealing mail on several prior occasions led police on a brief road chase through Carmel Valley Thursday before getting…


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Mail Theft Monday - 6/21/10

Post Time-Date06-21-2010 | Author by MailBoss | CategoryCategory Mail & Identity Theft | No Comments »

Medication taken in suspected mail theft
Rome News-Tribune - 6/19/10

(WEST ROME, GEORGIA) “West Rome residents told police medication was likely stolen from their mailbox. According to Rome police reports:

The medications ordered through mail were supposed to arrive by June 3, but by…


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Staten Island DA Says “Lock Up Your Mail”

Post Time-Date06-19-2010 | Author by Jenny | CategoryCategory Consumer Information, Just for Fun, Mail & Identity Theft, Mail Boss Features | No Comments »

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…


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Mail Theft Monday - 6/14/10

Post Time-Date06-14-2010 | Author by MailBoss | CategoryCategory Mail & Identity Theft | 1 Comment »

Rash of mailbox vandalism reported in Conewago Twp.
The York Daily Record - 6/12/10

(CONEWAGO TOWNSHIP, PENNSYLVANIA) “Northern York County Regional Police are investigating a rash of mailbox vandalism that occurred early Saturday morning in Conewago Township.

Between midnight and 2 a.m., at least…


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Mail Theft Monday - 6/7/10

Post Time-Date06-08-2010 | Author by MailBoss | CategoryCategory Mail & Identity Theft | No Comments »

Couple indicted in mail theft
Texarkana Gazette - 6/3/10

(TEXARKANA, ARKANSAS) “Federal indictments were handed down last week for a man and woman accused of conspiring to steal mail from residents in Texarkana, Ark.

Justin Lovell, 24, and Starla Richardson, 30, are accused of…


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Mail Theft Monday - Memorial Day

Post Time-Date06-01-2010 | Author by MailBoss | CategoryCategory Mail & Identity Theft | No Comments »

Latest Clay County Crime Watch List
Clay Today - 5/28/10

(ORANGE PARK, FLORIDA) “On 05/21/10 mail was stolen from a mail box at a residence on Hillside Drive (OLDE SUTTON FOREST) in Orange Park.”

COMMENTS: The best way to prevent this from happening is…


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Mail Theft Monday - 5/24/10

Post Time-Date05-24-2010 | Author by MailBoss | CategoryCategory Mail & Identity Theft | No Comments »

Suspected two-time ATM thief arrested, Palo Alto police say
Mercury News - 5/21/10

(PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA) “A man suspected of stealing a couple of 1,500-pound ATMs containing more than $100,000 is in custody, Palo Alto police said Thursday. [...]

There have been no further…


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Mail Theft Monday - 5/17/10

Post Time-Date05-18-2010 | Author by MailBoss | CategoryCategory Mail & Identity Theft | No Comments »

Pair accused of mail theft: Police say woman passed $40,000 in bad checks
The Spokesman-Review - 5/13/10

(SPOKANE, WASHINGTON) “An investigation into stolen mail led detectives to an identity theft scheme allegedly orchestrated by a Spokane woman they say was “kind of relieved”…


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Mail Theft Monday - 5/10/10

Post Time-Date05-11-2010 | Author by MailBoss | CategoryCategory Mail & Identity Theft | No Comments »

Lucky you, getting two weeks of Mail Theft Monday in one. To what do you owe this special privilege? Well, almost half of our office (including yours truly) was in Las Vegas last week at the National Hardware Show! This year…


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Mail Theft Monday - 4/26/10

Post Time-Date04-27-2010 | Author by MailBoss | CategoryCategory Mail & Identity Theft | No Comments »

This week, a huge bust in Vancouver Washington. Police found a ledger with over 400 individuals’ information along with stolen mail, credit cards and more. In addition, we’re seeing more and more mail theft from areas where people often say…


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