Mail Identity Theft – September 2014

Mail stolen, and Mail identity theft from across the country in September 2014. Sept. 2: LAS VEGAS, Nevada: KSNV – Rip-Off Alert: Sophisticated ID theft ring upended Sept. 3: DALLAS, Texas: The Dallas Morning News – 3 get prison time for stealing mail in Dallas HESPERIA, California: Daily Press – Four arrested after attempting to…

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Mail Identity Theft – October 2014

Mail identity theft, mail thief arrests, and stolen mail from the United States in October 2014. According to research, stolen mail is a leading cause of ID theft, and responsible for 80% of consumer fraud. However, it can be easily prevented with the use of a security locking mailbox, along with other prevention strategies. Oct.…

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Mail Identity Theft – November 2014

Oh boy, the mail thieves have been busy this month, especially in the last couple of weeks. This time of year is when people start sending checks, gift cards, and other goodies in the mail, so crooks are on the prowl. Be sure to lock up your mailbox and take precautions when sending gifts through…

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Holiday Mail-Identity Thefts – December 2014

December is by far the worst month for mail theft, and the reason is obvious. Opportunistic thieves know that people are sending goodies and gifts in the mail. They target unlocked mailboxes, locking mailboxes and porches alike to grab what they can get, and steal Christmas. As you can see by the prevalence of mail…

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Mail-Identity Theft: January 2015

Jan. 1: PLEASANTON, California: KTVU – Three arrested after stolen car spotted in Pleasanton; “Officers who searched the stolen vehicle found numerous items, including personal identifying information and stolen mail belonging to dozens of victims throughout the Bay Area.” Jan. 2: GOLD BAR, Washington: KOMO 4 – Thieves hit Gold Bar post office, steal mail…

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Mail-Identity Theft: February 2015

Here is a round-up of mail theft news and mail-related identity theft from across the nation in February 2015. Feb. 2: LIVINGSTON, California: Merced Sun-Star – Livingston man accused of mail theft; “Officers conducted a search of the suspect’s room and discovered nearly 65 pieces of mail belonging to people and addresses. Officers contacted several…

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Mail Identity Theft – June 2015

Here is a round up of mail-identity theft related news stories from across the United States in June 2015. June 1: ORANGEBURG, South Carolina: WISTV 10 – Orangeburg deputies in search of those responsible for mailbox damage; ““The damage done to each mailbox is serious. Mail cannot be legally left in an unsecured mailbox,” Ravenell…

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Mail-Identity Theft – July 2015

Stolen mail is a leading cause of identity theft, and it’s happening across the nation every day. Here’s the news on mail-ID theft from the US in July 2015. July 1: SANDPOINT, Alaska: KDLG Public Radio – Sand Point Post Office burglars sentenced: Two men have been sentenced in U.S. District Court to serve 21…

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Mail Identity Theft: August 2015

Here is a round-up of mail and identity theft news stories from across the nation in the month of August. Remember, prevention is key, and it starts with a secure locking mailbox! Aug. 1: LYNNWOOD, Washington: HeraldNet.com – Woman held as police investigate allegedly stolen mail; “Armed with a court order, police searched the vehicle…

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