Mail & Identity Theft
Beware of Online Phishing!
“Wells Fargo” sends request for account information – Don’t fall for this! As I was sorting through my e-mail today, I noticed an “Account Security Measures Notification” from “Wells Fargo” notifying me that my identity had been compromised. (E-mail in .pdf included below). Right away, I knew it was a scam, especially since Wells Fargo…
Read MoreMailBoss Memorial Day Sale!
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Read MoreMail-Identity Theft: January 2016
Mail thieves plague nation, even after the holidays Typically, December is the worst month for mail theft, as thieves are targeting mailboxes to steal checks and gift cards from the mail. However, mail thieves have not slowed down this January and are out in full force stealing from unlocked mailboxes and low-security locking mailboxes alike,…
Read MoreMail-Identity Theft | March 2016
Mail thefts continue across the nation Typically, December is the worst month for mail theft, as thieves are targeting mailboxes to steal checks and gift cards from the mail. However, mail thieves have not slowed down in 2016, and area targeting unlocked and low security locking mailboxes stealing sensitive information for fraud and identity theft. Below…
Read MoreMail-Identity Theft: February 2016
Mail thieves aggressively targeting mailboxes nationwide Typically, December is the worst month for mail theft, as thieves are targeting mailboxes to steal checks and gift cards from the mail. However, mail thieves have not slowed down in 2016, and area targeting unlocked and low security locking mailboxes stealing sensitive information for fraud and identity theft.…
Read MoreOasis Jr Mailboxes Pried Open in Sammamish
According to this report from KOMO, residents in Sammamish have been victimized by a rash of mail thefts, and thieves are targeting locking mailboxes. image source. The report states: “The community of Sammamish has become a target for thieves who are using a simple tool to plunder locked metal mailboxes that are supposed to be…
Read MoreOasis Jr Mailboxes Pried Open in Anchorage
According to this report from KTUU, residents in South Anchorage say mail theft has been happening since November, and it’s only getting worse: image source. These aren’t your typical mail thefts, though. Mailboxes are being pried open regularly. Apparently, 50 plus mailboxes on one street are getting broken into! Resident Rodger Nelson points out one…
Read MoreInfographic: ID Thieves Heart College Students
As any reader of our blog will know, we often discuss the rising risks of identity theft and how you can better protect yourself and your family. So when the team over at Mailbox Big Box sent us over this infographic highlighting the trend of identity thieves targeting college students, we figured we ought to…
Read MoreOasis Jr Mailboxes Pried Open in Jefferson County, CO
In Jefferson County Colorado, many residents have learned the hard way that simply having a locking mailbox is not enough to keep mail thieves at bay. Their “secure” mailboxes were busted open and the contents stolen for fraud. (Read the full story on CBS Denver here.) No longer is any old mailbox with a lock…
Read MoreHow to Stop Holiday Package Theft
More and more consumers are doing their holiday shopping online. This is convenient for those who would rather avoid the hustle and bustle of the shopping centers; but thieves are also taking advantage of this trend, stealing packages off of porches at an alarming rate. Thankfully, there are many things you can do to protect…
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