Mail & Identity Theft
Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in the United States for the past 10 years, and affects over 10 million Americans each year. Mail theft is a common way that identity thieves can steal your identity, and the 60 million unlocked mailboxes in the US offer a treasure trove of opportunity for would-be identity thieves. Victims of mail theft often do not realize they have been victimized until their credit record and good name is ruined. Remedying the outcomes of fraud and identity theft requires thousands of dollars and hours of your time. This section provides information about the prevalence of mail and identity theft, and the precautions you can take to protect yourself and your name.Identity Theft on the Rise

Did You Know?
- 1 in 20 Americans are victims of ID theft each year
- Only 35% of ID theft victims know how their info was compromised
- The majority of known ID theft is perpetuated via low-tech methods: stolen wallets, stolen mail, and stolen trash.
- Mail theft is highly under-reported because most people don't realize when their mail has been stolen
Mail Identity Theft & Consumer Information
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Mail Identity Theft - April 2012
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Identity Fraud: It Happened to Me!
04-17-2012
by jenny-deraspe-bolles
Category: Mail & Identity Theft, Consumer Information, It's Personal
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Mail Identity Theft - March 2012
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VP Corner: Use Tri-Flow, Not WD-40, for sticky locks
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Mail, Identities Stolen in Feb 2012
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Mail Stolen - Over 100 BIG stories from Jan 2012
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Mail-Identity Theft: The Last of 2011!
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Mail Identity Theft: 8/4/11-8/14/11
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Mail Identity Theft - 7/27/11-8/4/11
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Mail Identity Theft: 7/12/11-7/25/11
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