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Jo Upgrades MailSafe Wall Mount with #BetterByBoss
By MailBoss |
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 ...
Read More Steve Upgrades Mailsafe with #BetterByBoss
By MailBoss |
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 ...
Read More Bill is smart. Be like Bill.
By MailBoss |
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, ...
Read More Oasis Jr Mailboxes Pried Open in Anchorage
By Jenny |
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. ...
Read More Dealer Feature: Maple Leaf Ace Hardware in Seattle
By MailBoss |
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, ...
Read More Lynn Upgrades Oasis Jr with #BetterByBoss
By MailBoss |
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 ...
Read More MLK Day Sale 2016
By MailBoss |
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 ...
Read More Andrew Upgrades Pedestal Mailbox with #BetterByBoss
By MailBoss |
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 ...
Read More Package Master vs. Hay Bailer
By MailBoss |
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: ...
Read More Melissa Upgrades Oasis with #BetterByBoss
By MailBoss |
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 ...
Read More Why Mailboxes are Federal Property
By Bonsai |
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 ...
Read More Bob Upgrades Oasis Jr with #BetterByBoss
By MailBoss |
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 ...
Read More Brad Upgrades Mailsafe II with #BetterByBoss
By MailBoss |
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 ...
Read More Grant Upgrades Oasis Jr with #BetterByBoss
By MailBoss |
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 ...
Read More Happy New Year Sale!
By MailBoss |
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 ...
Read More Oasis Jr Mailboxes Targeted in Recent Mailbox Burglaries
By Jenny |
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 ...
Read More How to Stop Holiday Package Theft
By Jenny |
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 ...
Read More Black Friday thru Cyber Monday Sale
By MailBoss |
'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 ...
Read More Not So “White” Mail Manager Mailboxes on Clearance
By MailBoss |
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 ...
Read More Oasis Jr Mailboxes Pried Open in Jefferson County, CO
By Jenny |
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 ...
Read More Testimonial: Mail Boss saves other mailboxes!
By MailBoss |
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 ...
Read More Mail Manager now in Orchard Supply Hardware
By Jenny |
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 ...
Read More Infographic: ID Thieves Heart College Students
By Jenny |
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 ...
Read More Perfect Paint to Match the Bronze Mail Boss Mailboxes
By MailBoss |
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 ...
Read More Credit Card Fraud Infographic
By Jenny |
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 ...
Read More Holiday Mail-ID Theft: December 2015
By MailBoss |
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 ...
Read More Scratch and Dent Mailboxes on Clearance starting at $60
By MailBoss |
We have added a new category on Clearance Sale - Scratch and Dent mailboxes - starting at just $60 including shipping. These units have been ...
Read More #BetterByBoss Replacement Mailbox Offer
By MailBoss |
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 ...
Read More Just for Fun: An Identity Thief’s Christmas
By MailBoss |
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 ...
Read More Mail-Identity Theft: Nov 27-Dec 6, 2011
By MailBoss |
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. ...
Read More Mail-Identity Theft: 11/17/11-11/26/11
By MailBoss |
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 ...
Read More Mail-Identity Theft: Nov. 5-18, 2011
By MailBoss |
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 ...
Read More Mail Identity Theft: 10/28/11-11/4/11
By MailBoss |
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 ...
Read More Mail Identity Theft: 10/13/11-10/27/11
By MailBoss |
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) ...
Read More NEW Dealer of the Week: Dixieline
By MailBoss |
“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. ...
Read More Mail Identity Theft- 9/30/11-10/8/11
By MailBoss |
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 ...
Read More Mail-Identity Theft: 9/22/11-9/29/11
By MailBoss |
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 ...
Read More Complex Mail-ID Theft Scheme in Salisbury, MD
By MailBoss |
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 ...
Read More Mail-Identity Theft: 9/15/11-9/21/11
By MailBoss |
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 ...
Read More Mail Boss Package Master Testimonial from Seguin, Texas
By MailBoss |
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 ...
Read More Mail Identity Theft: 8/19/11-9/10/11
By MailBoss |
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 ...
Read More Testimonial from Jean in Everett, WA
By MailBoss |
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 ...
Read More Mail Identity Theft: 8/4/11-8/14/11
By MailBoss |
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 ...
Read More Mail Identity Theft – 7/27/11-8/4/11
By MailBoss |
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 ...
Read More Free Replacement Flags Available
By MailBoss |
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 ...
Read More Mail Identity Theft: 7/12/11-7/25/11
By MailBoss |
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 ...
Read More Mail Identity Theft – 7/6/11-7/12/11
By MailBoss |
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 ...
Read More Just for Fun: Happy July 4th from Mail Boss!
By MailBoss |
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 ...
Read More Mail Identity Theft – 6/23/11-7/4/11
By MailBoss |
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 ...
Read More Home Improvement Executive: Innovations in Mailboxes
By MailBoss |
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, ...
Read More B2B Print Advertising: “Everybody’s doing it.”
By MailBoss |
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 ...
Read More Mail Identity Theft – 5/25/11-6/18/11
By MailBoss |
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 ...
Read More Oh.My.Gawd. Don’t Use This Mailbox!
By MailBoss |
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 ...
Read More Mail Identity Theft: 5/8/11-5/25/11
By MailBoss |
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 ...
Read More Mail Identity Theft: 4/14/11-5/3/11
By MailBoss |
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 ...
Read More Mail Identity Theft: 3/22/11-4/13/11
By MailBoss |
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 ...
Read More Mail Boss at Ace Convention in Chicago
By Jenny |
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 ...
Read More Mail Boss on Facebook!
By MailBoss |
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 ...
Read More Mail Identity Theft: 3/11/11-3/17/11
By MailBoss |
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, ...
Read More Just for Fun: Mail Thief FAIL!
By MailBoss |
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 ...
Read More Mail Boss at MBA Event Tonight
By Jenny |
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 ...
Read More Just for Fun: Mailbox Tampering
By MailBoss |
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 ...
Read More Mail Identity Theft: Feb 25-Mar 10
By MailBoss |
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 ...
Read More Mail Identity Theft: 2/14/11-2/24/11
By MailBoss |
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 ...
Read More Just for Fun: German Shepherd vs. Mail Truck
By MailBoss |
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 ...
Read More Mail-Identity Theft: 2/8/11-2/13/11
By MailBoss |
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 ...
Read More OOPS: Pike Co. Water Authority Mailbox Proves Easy Target, Hundreds of Customers’ Bill Payments Stolen
By Jenny |
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 ...
Read More Mail Identity Theft: 2/1/11-2/6/11
By MailBoss |
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 ...
Read More Mail Identity Theft: 1/25/11-1/30/11
By MailBoss |
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) ...
Read More Mail Identity Theft: 1/17/11-1/24/11
By MailBoss |
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 ...
Read More Mail Identity Theft: 1/10/11-1/16/11
By MailBoss |
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 ...
Read More Mail Identity Theft: 1/3/11-1/10/11
By MailBoss |
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 ...
Read More Mail-Identity Theft: November 2015
By MailBoss |
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. ...
Read More “Mail Boss down but not out”
By MailBoss |
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 ...
Read More Oct 13-15: Do It Best Fall Market, Indianapolis
By MailBoss |
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 ...
Read More Mail thefts rampant in Sammamish, WA
By Jenny |
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 ...
Read More Mail Boss Wall Mount Installation Video
By MailBoss |
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 ...
Read More Mail Identity Theft – September 2012
By MailBoss |
Sept. 3: Tulare County, CALIFORNIA: KMPH 26 - ID Thieves Accused Of Stealing From Dozens Of South Valley Mailboxes Sept. 4: Porterville, CALIFORNIA: Recorderonline.com - ...
Read More Mail Identity Theft – August 2012
By MailBoss |
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, ...
Read More Mail Boss Now in Tractor Supply Stores
By Christopher |
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 ...
Read More Mail Boss Wins Innovation in Locking Mailboxes Award
By MailBoss |
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 ...
Read More Mail Boss on Home Talk USA
By MailBoss |
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 ...
Read More Now Available in Canada at Home Depot
By MailBoss |
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 ...
Read More Mail Boss Run over by Truck… No Big Deal
By MailBoss |
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 ...
Read More Mail Boss Survives Another Car Accident
By MailBoss |
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. ...
Read More NEW Product: Mail Boss Mail Manager!
By Jenny |
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 ...
Read More Testimonial: Mail Boss vs. End Loader
By MailBoss |
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, ...
Read More Mail Boss at National Hardware Show Booth 3841
By MailBoss |
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 ...
Read More Check out the Camo Boss!
By MailBoss |
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! ...
Read More Mail Boss Upgrades Locks
By MailBoss |
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 ...
Read More Identity Fraud: It Happened to Me!
By Jenny |
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 ...
Read More Mail Identity Theft – April 2012
By MailBoss |
Apr. 2: Elgin, ILLINOIS: Daily Herald - Kane County police reports Apr. 3: Pleasanton, CALIFORNIA: Pleasanton Patch - Police Log Elgin, ILLINOIS: Elgin Courier News ...
Read More Testimonial from Dave in Half Moon Bay
By MailBoss |
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 ...
Read More Just for Fun: Beautiful custom TREE Mailboxes
By MailBoss |
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 ...
Read More Locking Mailboxes: The importance of security
By Jenny |
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 ...
Read More Mail Identity Theft – March 2012
By MailBoss |
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 ...
Read More Mail Boss at Ace Convention in Atlanta
By Jenny |
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 ...
Read More Mail, Identities Stolen in Feb 2012
By Jenny |
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 ...
Read More VP Corner: Reflections on Orgill Spring Market
By John |
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 ...
Read More Mail Stolen – Over 100 BIG stories from Jan 2012
By MailBoss |
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 ...
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