Mail & Identity Theft

Jan. 1: PLEASANTON, California: KTVU – Three arrested after stolen car spotted in Pleasanton; “Officers who searched the stolen vehicle found numerous items, including personal identifying information and stolen mail belonging to dozens of victims throughout the Bay Area.” Jan. 2: GOLD BAR, Washington: KOMO 4 – Thieves hit Gold Bar post office, steal mail…

Here is a round-up of mail theft news and mail-related identity theft from across the nation in April 2015.

Here is a round up of mail-identity theft related news stories from across the United States in June 2015. June 1: ORANGEBURG, South Carolina: WISTV 10 – Orangeburg deputies in search of those responsible for mailbox damage; ““The damage done to each mailbox is serious. Mail cannot be legally left in an unsecured mailbox,” Ravenell…

Stolen mail is a leading cause of identity theft, and it’s happening across the nation every day. Here’s the news on mail-ID theft from the US in July 2015. July 1: SANDPOINT, Alaska: KDLG Public Radio – Sand Point Post Office burglars sentenced: Two men have been sentenced in U.S. District Court to serve 21…

Here is a round-up of mail and identity theft news stories from across the nation in the month of August. Remember, prevention is key, and it starts with a secure locking mailbox! Aug. 1: LYNNWOOD, Washington: HeraldNet.com – Woman held as police investigate allegedly stolen mail; “Armed with a court order, police searched the vehicle…

Phenix city pair sentenced for Enterprise mail theft Dothan Eagle – 11/22/09 (PHENIX CITY, ALABAMA) “A federal judge sentenced a Phenix City pair last week to serve three months in prison for stealing mail from a mailbox in Enterprise. Federal court records show both [Crews] and [Gordon] were sentenced on Friday to the three-month term…

We do apologize for this “lazy” version of Mail Theft Monday with no fantastically insightful commentary. We will return to your normally scheduled programming next Monday! Without further ado, here is a week in mail identity theft and stolen mail cases: Newberry County officials looking for suspects in stolen mail case WACH “Try to take…

ALERT: Mail Theft in Downtown Multi-Unit Building Downtown Muse – 4/3/10 (LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA) “Downtown Los Angeles residents and businesses should be aware of recent mail thefts in the area and take precautions to protect the identities, finances, and mail of themselves and their neighbors. Security camera footage discovered on Friday, April 3, 2010 shows…