Posts Tagged ‘how it works’
Mailbox replacement, the easy way
There are a lot of reason why customers upgrade to the Mail Boss product. One is security, another is durability. When choosing a new mailbox, a big question customers have is how difficult it will be to replace your mailbox. This is a valid concern given how difficult some mailboxes are to install. Probably one…
Read More“Where there is meth there is mail”
Investigators say mail theft and drug abuse usually go hand-in-hand It is well documented that there is a strong connection between the fast-growing crime of identity theft and the epidemic of meth use nationwide. The vast majority of mail-identity thieves are addicts, stealing mail to support their drug habit. After a flurry of mail thefts…
Read MoreHome Owners Associations (HOAs) and Secure Locking Mailboxes
“A locking mailbox is the safest way to secure your private correspondence. Due to postal regulations, a locking mailbox is required to be larger than a standard mailbox, which puts a homeowner in danger of violating HOA covenants.” Identity theft is a crime on the rise. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, 8.6 million…
Read MoreFormer ID Thief Tells All
ID Thieves Recruited Meth Addicts to Steal Mail Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in the nation, but the majority of victims don’t know how their information was compromised. Many people never suspect that thieves could be getting all the sensitive information they need right from their mailbox. This sense of security may arise…
Read MoreFAQ: Are the Wall Mount Flags Universal?
One question we often get is how the wall mount flag replacements work. If you have a Metro or Townhouse already, you know they are very easy to mount: The wall mount flag simply sticks onto the mailbox with some super heavy-duty 3M tape. However, if you are considering this flag for another brand of…
Read MoreFAQ: Upgrading from another locking mailbox, will I need a new post?
Often times, customers already have a locking mailbox installed on a mailbox post, but for security reasons, want to upgrade to a Mail Boss mailbox. Whether the post is one specifically designed for a locking mailbox, or a standard treated 4×4 wood post, it’s already cemented into the ground; and let’s face it… it’s a…
Read MoreLocking Mailboxes 101
What you should know about locking mailboxes, and how they work Many people ask us if their postal carrier will need a key if they buy a locking mailbox. The answer is no. In fact, letter carriers are not allowed to carry a key for residential mailboxes. Most USPS approved residential curbside locking mailboxes work…
Read MoreColumn Installation
Installing your MailBoss in a Decorative Column or Gate Post
The Mail Boss curbside locking mailbox can be installed into a decorative column or gate post quite easily. With the patent-pending Fast-Trak mounting plate, it is much more convenient to install the MailBoss within a column or post than it is to install competitors’ locking mailboxes.
Read MoreWhy Steel?
Steel Mailboxes Offer Superior Quality and Security
The best material to use in a true security locking mailboxes is heavy-duty galvanized powder-coated steel. When you really think about it, this is no surprise. When is the last time you saw an aluminum or plastic bank vault? Have you ever heard a manufacturer of safes or locks taut the security virtues of aluminum or plastic? Of course not. Many so called “security locking mailboxes” are made of thin (18-22 gauge) metal, aluminum, and even plastic…
Read MoreHow Do Thieves Steal Your Identity?
Identity theft has been around for centuries, but only the methods have changed today. Mail theft, forged identification numbers and database breaches have replaced clever disguises and elaborate forgeries. This crime has exploded in recent years simply because it is so easy to commit—thieves only have to pay attention, piece together a profile of you,…
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