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Choose Your Locking Mailbox Wisely
The Mail Boss can provide true mail security and peace of mind I found an interesting video on YouTube today. It is a news report on a rash of mail thefts of locked mailboxes. I feel really bad for the people who had their mail stolen. When they forked out a pretty penny for those…
Read MoreTax Season Identity Theft Prevention Tips
Identity theft increases during tax season, which is like Christmas for mail thieves. Savvy criminals know that sensitive financial information abounds, and they are on the prowl looking to take advantage this ‘special’ time of year. Whether you prepare and file your taxes online or by mail, it’s important to take precautions and be aware…
Read MorePrevent ID Theft in 7 Easy Steps
Check out this helpful video from HowCast, which offers Personal Security and Self Defense videos here. It highlights 7 Easy Steps to Prevent ID Theft: The most important steps to take to prevent identity theft include:
Read MoreSteps To Take When You Are Dealing With Identity Theft
Identity Theft is an all too common occurrence. In fact, over 10 million people become victims of identity theft each year and that number is steadily growing. The immediate effects of this sort of crime are obviously financial, but identity theft can leave lasting feelings of helplessness and paranoia. Luckily, there are systems in place…
Read More5 Easy Steps to Preventing Identity Theft
… Recent research indicates the majority of identity theft is happening the old-fashion way, with information stolen from wallets, purses, trash, and unlocked mailboxes, not via ‘high-tech’ online cyber methods. If you follow these five easy steps, you will be well on your way to doing what you can control to prevent identity theft …
… However, beware that a low quality locking mailbox with a bubblegum lock is not going to keep mail thieves’ hands off your sensitive personal information. To protect your mail and your identity, you at least need a quality locking mailbox made of heavy-guage steel that can’t be fished by hand or pried open with a screwdriver…
Read MoreMailBoss Post Installation with Deep Frost
Question from Mail Boss Locking Mailbox Dealer in Stamford, CT Recently, we received an email from a new Mail Boss locking mailbox dealer in Stamford Connecticut, where they have very cold winters. Bob from Karp’s True Value wrote: Hi! I work at Karp’s True Value Hardware in Stamford, CT. We just began carrying your locking…
Read MoreChoosing 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.
Read MoreHow to Keep Your Mail Safe
Secure locking mailboxes offer identity theft protection Should you have a locking mailbox? Most of us assume the mail carrier will safely deliver and pick up our mail, rain or shine, six days a week. But the mail carrier may not be the only one visiting your mailbox. Mailboxes have become the targets of identity…
Read MoreHome Safety Tips
Evaluating Home Security Products A common worry today is how to keep your home safe from burglary and robbery. This is understandable, considering the epidemic of theft of all kind, from mail and identity theft to corporate theft. The trick with home security is that the average consumer is no expert when it comes to…
Read More16 Tips for Securing Your Home Before Traveling
Thousands of Americans escape from the area every day to explore the open road. In today’s travel planning, taking the extra steps to protect yourself and your home is essential prior to your departure. There are many common things that can go wrong while you are away, so make sure to cover all the basics…
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