PO Box Mailboxes Burglarized in Jackson, MS

This just in from the Clarion-Ledger: Hundreds of post office boxes in Jackson, Mississippi have been burglarized and the contents stolen. This article (reprinted below) just goes to show you that even people who take precautions to protect their mail still may be at risk for mail-identity theft. Many people use a post office box when they are…

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More Mail Theft in the News

Here are a few more reasons to get a security locking mailbox Sorry folks. It’s not going away any time soon. Here’s a roundup of mail theft stories in the past few weeks. Mail Theft Increases KXNT Radio – 11/3/09 Las Vegas, Nevada – Officials say more mail theft is being reported in the area. Reports show…

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“Stolen Mail” Google News Alert

Have you ever wondered how I find all of the news articles we feature in the “Mail Identity Theft” category? Well, I set up a Google News Alert for the term “mail theft” so Google sends me news stories of mail theft from across the country on a pretty much daily basis. This nifty little tool…

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Beckley, WV: Mail Thief Arrested

More mail identity theft – See below for our thoughts, take home message According to WVNS-CBS 59, city police in Beckley, West Virginia have arrested mail thief Amanda McKinney and charged her with forgery in a mail theft scheme. The story states that McKinney stole mail from her victims and fraudulently cashed checks she found.…

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Mail Theft in Action-Stolen Mail & Identities

Mail theft is happening across the nation, and many people are turning to locking mailboxes for protection. Here at Mail Boss, we think in a few years time, locking mailboxes will be the norm as people make the connection between mail theft and identity theft. In the meantime, we’re going to do everything we can to help…

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Brooklyn Duo Charged in Mail Theft Scheme

Local hardware stores in Brooklyn can help you secure your mail Originally reported by the Brooklyn Eagle. “Brooklyn Duo Charged in Israeli Mail Theft Scheme” — July 30, 2009 RAMAPO, N.Y. (AP) — Police have accused two Brooklyn men of stealing mail and checks from suburban New York residents. Ramapo police say Eliiya Aqva and…

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Newcastle CA Mail Identity Theft

If you live in or nearby Newcastle California or the Sacramento area, it’s time to get a locking mailbox! You may already know that mail thieves have been prowling the neighborhoods stealing mail from unlocked mailboxes and gathering victims’ personal information, credit cards, identification and more. Although police officers have finally detained 4 suspects (shown…

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Ontario California Mail Theft

Inland Valley Daily Bulletin reports, “Stolen mail incidents crop up locally” This just in from the Daily Bulletin in Ontario, California – mail theft is on the rise! Residents need to protect their mail (and their identities) with a security mailbox. The original story documents an increase in mail theft. Notable points – most homeowners DO…

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CNN: Bernanke ID Theft Scheme Involves Mail Theft

Big news today: The Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke was one of 500 identity theft victims in a recent bank fraud scheme. It started when his wife’s handbag was stolen. This is in line with something we all should know by now – the majority of identity theft occurs via low-tech methods such as stolen wallets, purses,…

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Minnesota Man Charged with Mail Theft

This article published by the South Washington County Bulletin features the usual elements we see in mail identity theft stories: some guy/girl/drug addict goes around town stealing sensitive mail from unlocked mailboxes, and now the victims need to be concerned that their identities may have been compromised or stolen. The moral of the story (it’s…

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