Mail & Identity Theft
Mail Theft Monday – 1/25/10
Mail stolen from 9 mailboxes in Mooresville WCNC – 1/21/10 (MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA) “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 not have a suspect, but officers say a suspicious pickup truck…
Read MoreMail Theft Monday – Hello, February!
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 ensure the security of your family, like a security locking mailbox for identity theft…
Read MoreProvincetown Banner warns “Identity theft on the rise”
Well, we’ve been saying it for awhile here: Identity Theft is on the rise! To prevent identity theft, you need to understand how identity theft happens, and take certain steps to secure your personal information and protect your good name. This article in the Provicetown Banner does a good job of covering the basics: how…
Read MoreMail Theft Monday – 2/8/10
La Pine Mail Theft 1110 KBND – 2/8/10 (LA PINE, OREGON) “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 log shows they cited Tiffany Brooke Hughes, 29 for the offenses. Deputies…
Read MoreMail Theft Monday – 2/15/10
Happy Birthday to George Washington and company! To celebrate, we’ve got over a dozen mail identity theft stories to share just from the past week. Hey… I know what would be a great birthday present for Abraham Lincoln smart investment – a high security locking mailbox to secure your mail and protect your identity! Just…
Read MoreMail Theft Monday – 3/8/10
There are so many mail identity theft stories from the past week, so I’ll get right to it: Gadsden man convicted of mail fraud, sentenced to two years in prison WCSC – 3/8/10 (GADSDEN, SOUTH CAROLINA) “A Gadsden man was convicted of mail fraud and sentenced to two years in prison and to pay restitution…
Read MoreMail Theft Monday – 3/15/10
People detail stories of missing mail Rutland Herald – 3/13/10 (RUTLAND, VERMONT) “A rash of vanishing greeting cards revealed itself in Rutland Friday. Ten people contacted the Herald in response to a story on an investigation into stolen mail, saying they had also received letters from the [USPS] Office of the Inspector General notifying them…
Read MoreMail Theft Monday – 3/22/10
Just this week we have mail theft from all over the country: Arizona, Arkansas, California, Illinois, Michigan, New York, Texas, and Washington! We even threw in one from Canada this week, just for good measure. Those mail thieves have been almost as busy as we are!! Heartland woman claims her daughter is a victim of…
Read MoreMail Theft Monday – 4/5/10
I know, I know.. It’s Tuesday…. night. Let’s just say it’s been a busy week and leave it at that! We’ll get back on track for Mail Theft Monday (on Monday) next week. Hopefully. Any-who… here’s the latest and greatest in mail identity theft this week. Mail Theft Seattle Post-Intelligencer – 4/5/10 (SEATTLE, WASHINGTON) “This…
Read MoreMail Theft Monday – 4/26/10
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 “that doesn’t happen around here”, including Minnesota and Iowa. For more details and our commentary,…
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