Mail Theft Monday 10/11/10

Mail theft reports grow Amarillo Globe-News – 10/9/10 (AMARILLO, TEXAS) “Amarillo has seen a jump in mail thefts in the last couple of weeks, authorities say [emphasis added]. About two years ago mail theft was occurring regularly, but the number of cases had since dwindled, police Cpl. Jerry Neufeld said. “Well, they’re back at it…

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Mail Theft Monday – 11/15/10

Crime Watch: Latest property crimes reported in Clay County The Florida Times-Union – 11/14/10 (CLAY COUNTY, FLORIDA) Criminal Mischief […] Nov. 14 […] A mailbox was kicked over at a residence on White Owl Road, Orange Park. […] Two mail boxes and one post were damaged at two residences on Rivergate Drive, Eagle Harbor. A…

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Mail-Identity Theft: 12/23/12-12/28/12

Woodland Hills, Georgia: Residents in Woodland Hills have reported suspected thieves rifling through their mailboxes. Authorities are urging residents to take precautions and report any suspicious activity immediately to police. Related article: North Druid Hills-Briarcliff Patch (12.26.11) – Woodland Hills Mail Tampering Alert COMMENTS: Mail theft is one of the most common ways thieves obtain…

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Mail Identity Theft – December 2013

The holidays are always a prime time for mail and package theft, with thieves trying to nab all the gift cards and goodies in the mail. December was a very busy month for mail-identity theft crime. So busy, in fact, it has taken us until February to curate all of these stories below: Dec. 1:…

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Mail Identity Theft – November 2013

Oh my gosh, so much holiday mail-identity theft and we’re so behind. Here’s the abridged round up from November, featuring only the most outrageous and interesting stories! Nov. 1: SIERRA VISTA, Arizona: KJZZ.org – Woman Steals Credit Card From Mailbox Nov. 3: RIPON, California: The Record – Mail theft in Ripon on rise Nov. 4:…

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Mail-Identity Theft: January 2014

Mail-identity theft news and reports across the nation in January 2014: Jan. 1: TEMPLE, Texas: Temple Daily Telegram – Central Texas Mail Box Break-ins: Postal thieves targeted money and gift cards HOLLAND, Texas: Killeen Daily Herald – Thieves target outgoing mailboxes WAPPAPELLO, Missouri: KFVS 12 – Alleged mail theft in Wappapello, MO Jan. 2: BASTROP…

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Mail-Identity Theft: March 2014

Each month, we continue to be shocked by the increasing prevalence of stolen mail and mail-identity theft related crimes. This is a growing trend across the nation. Some things we have noticed: Most victims don’t realize when their mail has been stolen until the perpetrator is caught (usually with stolen mail) Thieves arrested for mail…

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Mail-Identity Theft: February 2014

February was a short month, but the mail thieves made the most of just 28 days. Feb. 1: VANCOUVER, Washington: FOX 12 – Man catches suspected mail thief on camera BAKERSFIELD, California: ABC 23 – Woman in west Bakersfield says someone stole community mailbox in the middle of the night Feb. 2: GUERNSEY COUNTY, Ohio:…

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Mail Identity Theft – May 2014

Here is the round up of mail identity theft from across the nation in May 2014. May 1: SAN DIEGO, California: CBS8.com – Fed-up victim takes on mail thieves, again May 2: LAS VEGAS, Nevada: MyNews3.com – Rip-Off Alert: Thieves steal mail to aid check-washing scam

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Mail Identity Theft – August 2014

Here is the round up of mail identity theft in August 2014 from across the nation, including reports of stolen mail, mail thief arrests, and identity theft rings uncovered. Wichita, Kansas and areas of California were particularly hard hit this month. To prevent mail theft, a leading cause of the ID theft, use a locking…

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