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How Does Identity Theft Happen?
2008 Identity Fraud Survey Report Provides Answers Javelin Strategy & Research, the leading provider of nationally representative quantitative research focused exclusively on financial services topics, recently released the “2008 Identity Fraud Survey Report—Consumer Version: How Consumers Can Protect Themselves.” Available online as a .pdf here, this report provides guidelines for consumers to help prevent, detect…
Read MoreNo, Your Mail Carrier Won’t Need a Key!
I was just looking at our Mail Boss locking security mailbox video on YouTube. I was thrilled to see that at the time of this posting we have over 30,000 views! Perusing the comment thread, I can see that there is a great deal of confusion about how your mail is delivered with a locking…
Read MoreMailBoss Built Burly
Mail Boss features make it the ultimate in mail security Think all locking mailboxes are created equal? Think again! The Mail Boss locking security mailbox by Epoch Design is not your average locking curbside mailbox. This burly mailbox, weighing in at more than 40 lbs, features heavy-gauge electro-galvanized welded steel and stainless steel hinges. The…
Read MoreMailBoss Features Diagram
For a detailed image including all Mail Boss features, see this diagram of the USPS approved Mail Boss locking security curbside mailbox.
Read MoreGang Plank Installation
For Mounting more than 4 MailBoss Mailboxes, use a Gang Plank!
When you need to mount more than 4 MailBoss locking mailboxes in a line, you have two options: (1) You can order additional MailBoss posts and spreader bars; or (2) You can mount these additional security mailboxes on a gang plank.
A gang plank is a level wooden structure that should be strong enough support, secure and protect as many mailboxes as can fit on its surface length. Many people attach roofs to these gang planks to minimize the impact of various environmental conditions on the surfaces of their mailboxes and the gang plank.
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See Why the Mail Boss is the Ultimate in Mail Security
The Mail Boss locking security mailbox by Epoch Design is your best line of defense against the epidemic of mail theft and identity theft. Most locking mailboxes appear secure, but offer only a moment of deterrence to mail thieves. Competitors offer “secure” mailboxes made of thin metal such as 18-gauge or 20-gauge steel, aluminum, or plastic – inferior materials that can be easily violated – and with locks that can be picked or pried open without difficulty.
Read MoreUSPS Approval 101
What You Won’t Believe About “USPS Approval” In order to stamp “US Mail approved by the Postmaster General” on a mailbox, the manufacturer must demonstrate that their manufacturing process is sound, and that the mailbox product meets a certain level of quality and integrity when subjected to harsh environmental conditions. However, the USPS does not…
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