Reader’s Digest: Your unlocked mailbox is a gold mine

Reader’s Digest recently published an exposé on identity theft, interviewing former identity thieves to find out what they don’t want us to know. From which credit card is the hardest to steal, to how much your information is worth, this story is a must-read. On the top of the list, identity thieves report: “Your unlocked…

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Incoming Mail Slot Feature

Mail Boss Mailbox Features High Capacity Mail Storage

The USPS approved Mail Boss Curbside security locking mailbox features an opening that is 10 ¼” W x 1 7/8” H. The slot for incoming mail is large enough to allow a new box of checks, small packages, and magazines. Phonebooks, small prescription packages, and other mail parcels are also among the many items that will fit into the slot on the large-capacity MailBoss Curbside security locking mailbox.

The interior of the mailbox can hold days of mail safely. With storage dimensions of 18” deep x 11” wide x 7” tall, the Mail Boss can protect your mail for extended periods of time. The large capacity of the locking mailboxes from the Mail Boss are designed to support individuals who get their mail every day as well as individuals who travel often and are not able to collect their mail regularly.

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Yes, Your Mail Matters to ID Thieves

Stolen mail a leading cause of Identity Theft, despite popular belief As a company that manufactures and sells locking mailboxes, clearly we have a vested interest in people believing there is a need for a secure mailbox product. More importantly, we truly believe this need is real. (After all, we developed the Mail Boss line…

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A Blogger’s Take on Mail-Identity Theft

This blog post by SusanHi is one of the most comprehensive discussion of mail-identity theft and preventative measures you should take that we have seen online… almost anywhere! We should have shared it years ago, when it was first published. But, better late then never. She was inspired to share her story and insights after a…

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VIDEO: Mail Manager Locking Security Mailbox

Here is the official Mail Manager Product Video: The Mail Manager locking security mailbox includes durable construction and innovative design, and features the same patented security features as the Mail Boss curbside models to prevent prying and leveraged entry. The Mail Manager is available online at mailboss.staging.wpengine.com for $149, or in select Lowe’s retail locations…

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Mail Boss Package Master: How It Works

Many people have asked us how we have a commercial locking mailbox that can accept packages, but doesn’t allow you to reach your arm in to steal mail and parcels. Well it’s not easy to explain, so we thought it’d be best to show you how our revolutionary patent-pending Mail Shield technology works on video.…

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Choosing a Mounting Post

Which Mounting Post is Right for my Mail Boss?

When contemplating this question, there are two USPS installation requirements for curbside delivery mailboxes that must be considered:

1. The base of the incoming mail slot (where the mail person actually inserts your mail into your mail box) must be 41” to 45” vertically above the road surface on which the mail delivery vehicle stops to deliver your mail.

2. The front of the mailbox must be located 6” to 8” back from the edge of the road surface.

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How Do Identity Thieves Steal Information?

2008 Identity Fraud Survey Report Provides Answers In yesterday’s post, we provided the answer to the question “How Does Identity Theft Happen?” according to Javelin Strategy & Research. The leading provider of nationally representative quantitative research on financial services topics recently released the “2008 Identity Fraud Survey Report—Consumer Version: How Consumers Can Protect Themselves.” Available…

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