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By MailBoss | February 6, 2016

Jo found Mail Boss and the #BetterByBoss offer when searching for a "sturdier mailbox" after she discovered her Mailsafe mailbox by Solar Group with the door hanging open and ...

By MailBoss | February 5, 2016

Steve found Mail Boss and the #BetterByBoss offer when searching for a more secure mailbox after his Mailsafe mailbox by Solar Group was broken into ...

By MailBoss | January 28, 2016

Here is our rendition of the meme that has stolen the internet recently: It's true, though. If you go for a cheap low-quality locking mailbox, ...

By Jenny | January 28, 2016

According to this report from KTUU, residents in South Anchorage say mail theft has been happening since November, and it's only getting worse: image source. ...

By MailBoss | January 28, 2016

Mail theft continues to plague Maple Leaf and surrounding areas, but residents need only go to their local friendly hardware store, owned by Mike Kelly, ...

By MailBoss | January 18, 2016

Lynn in Apple Valley, CA has her locking mailbox pried open regularly, so she contacted us about getting a more secure mailbox. She wrote: “Our current mailbox is ...

By MailBoss | January 18, 2016

Remembering Martin Luther King Jr. What does one of the greatest leaders of our time have to do with locking mailboxes? Nothing, but we love ...

By MailBoss | January 18, 2016

Andrew suspected his mail was being stolen, so he set up a security camera to catch the thieves in action. Sure enough, this video shows ...

By MailBoss | January 16, 2016

Here's another incredible tale of Mail Boss mailbox survival. In this episode of mailbox match-ups, the Package Master takes on a Hay Bailer! Patricia shares: ...

By MailBoss | January 15, 2016

Melissa in Renton purchased an Oasis mailbox by Architectural Mailboxes after having mail stolen. She thought it was secure, but came home to find it ...

By Bonsai | January 14, 2016

Many people often wonder why mailboxes are federal property. There is actually a careful balance of legal policy that establishes the ownership and property rights ...

By MailBoss | January 13, 2016

Bob in Olympia, Washington had his locking mailbox pried open several times and contacted us about getting a more secure mailbox. He wrote: “I offered ...

By MailBoss | January 12, 2016

Brad in Henderson, NV found Mail Boss and the #BetterByBoss offer when searching for a more secure mailbox after his Mailsafe II mailbox by Solar ...

By MailBoss | January 12, 2016

Grant in Marysville, California was sick of having his Oasis Jr. locking mailbox burglarized. He wrote: "This is the 3rd time my mailbox has been ...

By MailBoss | January 5, 2016

Happy New Year! Thank you for another great year. We're grateful our business continues to grow and we're able to expand our product line to ...

By Jenny | January 5, 2016

Updated Dec. 15 Consumers across the nation are becoming aware of the stolen mail-identity theft connection and purchasing locking mailboxes for protection. While many people ...

By Jenny | January 5, 2016

More and more consumers are doing their holiday shopping online. This is convenient for those who would rather avoid the hustle and bustle of the ...

By MailBoss | January 5, 2016

'Tis the season for mail theft. Don't let the Grinch steal Christmas this year. Give yourself or loved ones the gift of mail security: Give ...

By MailBoss | January 5, 2016

The Mail Boss "white" isn't even white to begin with; it's more of a cream. But when we received a shipment of 250 "white" Mail ...

By Jenny | January 5, 2016

In Jefferson County Colorado, many residents have learned the hard way that simply having a locking mailbox is not enough to keep mail thieves at ...

By MailBoss | January 5, 2016

Check out this photo story Tim shared with us on Facebook! When a drunk driver plowed through his neighborhood's mailbox stand, all of the mailboxes ...

By Jenny | January 5, 2016

Orchard Supply Hardware, San Jose hardware retailer serving California and Oregon since 1931, is now carrying the Mail Manager locking security mailbox by Epoch Design ...

By Jenny | January 5, 2016

As any reader of our blog will know, we often discuss the rising risks of identity theft and how you can better protect yourself and ...

By MailBoss | January 5, 2016

Heavy-gauge galvanized steel construction and a powder-coated finish make the Mail Boss mailboxes strong and durable, but sometimes the powder-coat can be damaged due to ...

By Jenny | January 5, 2016

Credit Card fraud: If it hasn't happened to you already, it probably will eventually. It's a growing problem, and while you can take precautions to protect ...

By MailBoss | January 2, 2016

December is always a bad month for mail theft. One of the joys of the holiday season… as thieves are on the prowl for gift ...

By MailBoss | December 29, 2015

We have added a new category on Clearance Sale - Scratch and Dent mailboxes - starting at just $60 including shipping. These units have been ...

By MailBoss | December 18, 2015

Mailbox burglaries are on the rise. This is because as more people switch to locking mailboxes, the pickings are slim for mail thieves looking for ...

By MailBoss | December 17, 2015

December, we rejoiced in the spirit of giving, danced in the snowflakes, celebrated with holiday cheer, and... witnessed lots and lots of mail and package thefts. In the ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

The following are a round up of mail-identity theft reports, stolen mail police blotters, and mail theft advisories from across the nation, Nov. 27-Dec.6, 2011. ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

Woodbury PD Blotter: More Mail Messes Woodbury Patch - 11/26/11 (WOODBURY, MINNESOTA) "Nov. 17: A resident at the 1400 block of Belmont Drive told police ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

Mail theft on the rise in Clark County: Van Mall neighbors want their community mailbox relocatedThe Columbian - 11/18/11 (CLARK COUNTY, WASHINGTON) "Lloyd and Marrene ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

Sumner Police Blotter: Stolen Check Bonney Lake-Sumner Patch - 11/4/11 (SUMNER, WASHINGTON) "Stolen Check, Fraud-3:25pm: Officers contacted a man at a residence on the 15000 ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

Daughter Arrested, Mother Wanted On ID Theft Charges Prosecutors: Cassandra Janine Ghirardi Stole Mail To Create Fake Checks, ID's HMGH Denver - 10/27/11 (GOLDEN, COLORADO) ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

“Last year alone, more than 9.9 million Americans were victims of identity theft, a crime that cost them roughly $5 billion.” According to the U.S. ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

Man, woman each charged with 38 counts of identity theft The Bellingham Herald - 10/8/11 (BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON) "A man and woman accused of stealing mail ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

Five Ways To Protect Your Identity Right Now KTKS 12 - 9/29/11 (ABILENE, TEXAS) "Identity theft is nothing new, but financial identity theft is no ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

In Maryland, Carla Koester was sentenced today for her role in a complex mail identity theft scheme that victimized over 26 individuals, with total losses ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

Police Blotter: Sept. 21 Sammamish Review - 9/20/11 (SAMMAMISH, WASHINGTON) "[...] No well wishes :An anniversary card was stolen from a mailbox on the 21600 ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

From our inbox: I wanted to personally thank you for making such a great product. I am proud to say that there is a Mail ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

Sept. 10 Police Blotter The Hermiston Herald - 9/10/11 (HERMISTON, OREGON) "[...] A West Donna Avenue woman reported mail stolen from her mail box, including ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

Jean, National Best Selling Author from Everett Washington, writes in with high praise for the Mail Boss: Aside from the minor flag-fading issue, which is ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

Police: woman stole checks from mail WIVB - 8/14/11 (ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK) "State Police have charged a Buffalo woman with stealing checks out of ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

10 Twin Cities residents indicted for stealing mail, identities KARE 11 - 8/4/11 (MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA) "Ten Twin Cities residents were federally indicted Wednesday, charged with ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

If you own a Mail Boss locking security mailbox and you have noticed that your flag is starting to fade, we can help! We have ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

Woman steals gift card out of mailbox KCBD 11 - 7/25/11 (LUBBOCK, TEXAS) "A Lubbock woman admitted last Friday to stealing a gift card from ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

Three sentenced to prison in Tampa Bay fraud, theft ring Tampa Bay Online - 7/11/11 (TAMPA, FLORIDA) "Three participants in a bank fraud, mail theft ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

When the smoke settles Tuesday, think of Mail Boss! We hope everyone has a happy, safe and fun-filled Independence Day. Just remember, if you happen ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

Police: Woman stole disability checks out of mailboxes Rome News-Tribune - 7/4/11 (ROME, GEORGIA) "A Rome woman spent her July 4 holiday in jail after ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

Last week, we showed you the ad we prepared for Home Improvement Executive Magazine. This week, Home Improvement Executive Volume 24, No. 4 was released, ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

Epoch Design was asked to be featured in the June 26 issue of Home Improvement Executive, with a special report on Innovations in Mailboxes. The ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

Jeannette mail thief sentenced to 30 months in prison Tribune-Review - 6/18/11 (WESTMORELAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA) "A Jeannette man has been sentenced in federal court to ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

These pictures from Gawker are unbelievable! This Manhattan USPS mailbox has been taken over by a swarm of bees! Apparently this is a natural phenomenon ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

Newspaper delivery man from Germantown arrested for mail theft: Germantown resident charged with stealing from boxes in Damascus, Etchison, Laytonsville The Gazette - 5/25/11 (MONTGOMERY ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

West University Place Police Department blotter, May 2 Ultimate West U - 5/3/11 (HOUSTON, TEXAS) "[...] THEFT: April 26, 8 a.m.: Outgoing mail was reportedly ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

Mail Theft Spurs Senior Outreach Program The Riverbank News - 4/13/11 (RIVERBANK, CALIFORNIA) "[...] Recently detectives found a stolen checkbook belonging to a local senior ...

By Jenny | December 16, 2015

This weekend, Mail Boss is exhibiting at at the 115th semi-annual Ace Hardware Convention in Chicago. We're in Booth 4351 at McCormick Place, so stop by for ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

Dear Friends, Do you like us? Aw shucks, we like you too! We also hope you'll "Like" our Facebook page - we've been posting all ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

Castle Hills police: Mailbox theft ring clears out $15,000 in stolen checks KENS5 - 3/17/11 (CASTLE HILLS, TEXAS) "UPDATE: Thursday afternoon police arrested Justin Ayer, ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

A mail thief walks into an apartment building in Brooklyn, pries open some mailboxes and steals the mail. Before he leaves he steals the surveillance ...

By Jenny | December 16, 2015

If you follow us on Twitter or Facebook, you may have heard that Mail Boss is now a member of the Master Builders Association of ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

We found this picture online here and couldn't resist sharing it, being Friday and all. This moose is clearly doesn't realize that depositing in a ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

Prescription drugs stolen from mailbox: Orange Police Blotter Chagrin Solon Sun - 3/10/11 (ORANGE, ILLINOIS) "THEFT FROM MAILS, BRAINARD ROAD: Police are investigating the apparent ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

Police: Mail stolen over holiday weekend WHTM 27 - 2/23/11 (EAST PENNSBORO, PENNSYLVANIA) "Two East Pennsboro residents reported their mail stolen around President's Day while ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

It's Friday, and we're dog lovers, so we're sharing this great video of a German Shepherd attacking a mail track. I think the dog is ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

N.J. man admits stealing government checks from mail boxes, postal trucks NJ.com - 2/13/11 (CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY) "A southern New Jersey man has admitted stealing ...

By Jenny | December 16, 2015

FACT Act requires secure disposal but not receipt of consumer information? Many federal, state and local laws and regulations have been implemented to protect the ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

Grand Rapids couple plead guilty to stealing checks from mailboxes, putting their names on them The Grand Rapids Press - 2/5/11 (GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN) "A ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

Mel Gibson's screener of 'The Beaver' stolen from his mailbox. 'We think Pee-Wee Herman did it,' say the police Entertainment Weekly - 1/28/11 (MALIBU, CALIFORNIA) ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

Monday-Tuesday Log: Mail Theft, Resisting Arrest Hercules Patch - 1/19/11 (HERCULES, CALIFORNIA) "[...] Mail Theft: A resident on the 1200 block of Promenade reported online ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

Police blotter: Jan., 15, 2011 The Union - 1/15/11 (GRASS VALLEY, CALIFORNIA) "[...] 10:14 a.m. — A caller from the 300 block of Pleasant Street ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

Police Issue Tips To Prevent Mail Theft Fox 12 - 1/7/11 (VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON) In the wake of a rash of mail thefts in the Vancouver ...

By MailBoss | December 9, 2015

This month. mail thieves have been quite busy. They target unlocked mailboxes or pry open low quality locking mailboxes to get sensitive information for identity theft. ...

By MailBoss | December 8, 2015

Alfred in Portland shared with us this picture of his Mail Boss mailbox post and Mounting Plate after it was hit by a car. He ...

By MailBoss | December 8, 2015

Hello, Indianapolis! Mail Boss is excited to be attending the Do It Best 2012 Fall Dealer Market as a NEW nationwide RSC stocked vendor! Representatives ...

By Jenny | December 8, 2015

Sammamish is a stomping ground for mail thieves. The police blotter from the Sammamish Review documented a rise in mail theft in the area. There ...

By MailBoss | December 8, 2015

Many of you have inquired about an instructional video for installing the Wall Mount Mailboxes. Well, you asked... we listened! Here is a short video ...

By MailBoss | December 8, 2015

Sept. 3: Tulare County, CALIFORNIA: KMPH 26 - ID Thieves Accused Of Stealing From Dozens Of South Valley Mailboxes Sept. 4: Porterville, CALIFORNIA: Recorderonline.com - ...

By MailBoss | December 8, 2015

Aug 1: Nixa, MISSOURI: CCHeadliner.com - Nixa man gets 18 years for counterfeit checks, mail theft, identify theft conspiracy: Five co-defendants also guilty Rusk County, ...

By Christopher | December 8, 2015

Identity theft has long been an epidemic around the nation. In recent years, the US has seen an increase in mail-identity theft crimes. If you ...

By MailBoss | December 8, 2015

Home Improvement Executive awards Epoch Design 1st place for "Innovation in Locking Mailboxes" with new Mail Manager Each year, Home Improvement Executive recognizes leaders in ...

By MailBoss | December 8, 2015

Listen in to Home Talk USA this Saturday to hear Mail Boss Marketing Manager Jenny DeRaspe-Bolles chatting live on the radio with "Cajun Contractor" Michael ...

By MailBoss | December 8, 2015

We are very excited to announce that Mail Boss mailboxes are finally available for Canadian residents to purchase without outrageous shipping surcharges on www.HomeDepot.ca! There ...

By MailBoss | December 8, 2015

A local customer, Theresa, recently sent us some unbelievable photos that we just have to share. Her story proves once again how ridiculously burly the ...

By MailBoss | December 8, 2015

Happy Customer says "Great Product" Steve from Lacenter, Washington was shocked after his Mail Boss survived being hit by a car moving at 50 mph. ...

By Jenny | December 8, 2015

After many long months of research and development, we finally have USPS Approval for our NEW Mail Boss Mail Manager. At last, President David Bolles ...

By MailBoss | December 8, 2015

It's another brutal tale of survival, this one from Robert in Bluefield, West Virginia. In this round, Mail Boss takes on the heavy weight champion, ...

By MailBoss | December 8, 2015

Mail Boss is exhibiting at National Hardware Show in Las Vegas Booth 3841. Besides the usual - giving away free t-shirts, stress balls, and being ...

By MailBoss | December 8, 2015

We have been playing around with some fun new designs here. Just take a look at what we came up with!!! It's the CAMO BOSS! ...

By MailBoss | December 8, 2015

Big news here. We are phasing in NEW locks! We came to this decision after years of using a 7-pin tube lock: After extensive product ...

By Jenny | December 8, 2015

As I tackled my tax return last night (procrastinate much?) I was in for quite the shock. When reviewing my bank account statement, I saw ...

By MailBoss | December 8, 2015

Apr. 2: Elgin, ILLINOIS: Daily Herald - Kane County police reports Apr. 3: Pleasanton, CALIFORNIA: Pleasanton Patch - Police Log Elgin, ILLINOIS: Elgin Courier News ...

By MailBoss | December 8, 2015

Here's an email we received from a happy customer with not one, but two Mail Boss mailboxes in Half Moon Bay, California. Dave, take it ...

By MailBoss | December 8, 2015

These won't keep your mail safe from criminals, but we have to admit, they are beautiful... and apparently they will hold their own against a ...

By Jenny | December 8, 2015

Now more than ever, locking mailbox security matters Last week, this email from 'Brian' arrived in my inbox: "Thanks for a great product. Our entire ...

By MailBoss | December 8, 2015

Mar. 1: Coeur d'Alene, IDAHO: Coeur d'Alene Press - Identity theft ringleader pleads guilty Seattle, WASHINGTON: KOMO 4 - Identity theft continues to top FTC's ...

By Jenny | December 8, 2015

Just checking in to say hello from Atlanta! We're here representing Mail Boss locking security mailboxes at the Ace Hardware Convention. Meanwhile, the ACC Basketball ...

By Jenny | December 8, 2015

Alright, here it is: a list of the mail-identity theft news stories across the nation for the past month. There are over 80 of them, and ...

By John | December 8, 2015

This year, the Spring Orgill Market took place in Orlando, Florida from February 2nd through 5th. It was a fairly busy show and we received ...

By MailBoss | December 8, 2015

Alright, here it is. A list of all the mail theft stories across the nation in the past month. We have given up on summarizing ...