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Mail Identity Theft: 1/3/11-1/10/11

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 ...

By MailBoss | December 8, 2015

Here's a round up of mail identity theft stories across the nation from December 27-30, 2011. Seriously, these posts span fewer and fewer dates as ...

By Jenny | December 8, 2015

We are back from five days in Minneapolis. We were representing Mail Boss at the Mid-States Big Show, held semi-annually in the Minneapolis Convention Center. ...

By MailBoss | December 8, 2015

Indestructible Mail Boss Mailbox survives being hit by teenage driver With the new year, comes new stories of our Mail Boss surviving even the worst ...

By MailBoss | December 8, 2015

Seattle, WASHINGTON: A police officer training his K-9 unit stumbled upon mail theft in progress, and apprehended two individuals. The suspects were in possession of ...

By MailBoss | December 8, 2015

The Mail Boss security mailbox is all the rave in the media, from coast to coast. The San Francisco Chronicle editors have featured our very ...

By MailBoss | December 8, 2015

Our very own Mail Boss locking security mailbox was recently featured in Locksmith Leger magazine. Here's what they have to say: From "Meet the Mail ...

By MailBoss | December 8, 2015

The following are a round up of mail-identity theft reports, stolen mail police blotters, and mail theft advisories from across the nation, Dec. 19-Dec. 23, ...

By MailBoss | December 8, 2015

Once again, the Mail Boss wins a brutal urban fight. Today we received an email from David J. in Pinetown, NC who wrote to tell us ...

By MailBoss | December 8, 2015

Straight from our Mail Boss to you, we recently received a letter from Charles in Chiloquin, OR who wrote in to tell us how his ...

By MailBoss | December 8, 2015

The following are a round up of mail-identity theft reports, stolen mail police blotters, and mail theft advisories from across the nation, Dec. 9-Dec.14, 2011. ...

By MailBoss | December 8, 2015

The following are a round up of mail-identity theft reports, stolen mail police blotters, and mail theft advisories from across the nation, Dec. 6-Dec. 9, ...

By Christopher | December 8, 2015

There are a lot of reason why customers upgrade to the Mail Boss product. One is security, another is durability. When choosing a new mailbox, ...

By MailBoss | December 4, 2015

Oct. 1: Novato, CALIFORNIA: Marin Independent Journal - Novato mailboxes raided, mail scattered, in Green Point area Charlotte, NORTH CAROLINA: Mooresville Tribune - Man charged ...

By MailBoss | December 4, 2015

Epoch Design was asked to be featured in the January 2013 issue of Home Improvement Executive, with a special report on Innovations in Mailboxes. The catch, ...

By Jenny | December 4, 2015

Mail Boss was a very popular gift idea this past holiday season. In this Welcome Home TV segment, Mail Boss is featured as the go-to ...

By MailBoss | December 4, 2015

Jimmy's Mail Boss was hit by a Ford Truck. The impact sheered the Fast Trak mounting bolts, sending the Mail Boss flying and uprooting the ...

By MailBoss | December 4, 2015

We recently heard from Ken, who - along with his neighbors - purchased a Mail Manager to protect against mail thefts in the area. He ...

By MailBoss | December 4, 2015

We just received a nice thank-you email from another happy Mail Boss customer. Sheldon's lock failed and we replaced it for him: Just a belated ...

By Digital Pros | December 4, 2015

Following in the footsteps of A&E's most watched TV series of all time, "Storage Wars," another reality show pits truck drivers against each other in ...

By MailBoss | December 4, 2015

Jan. 1: Enumclaw, WASHINGTON: Enumclaw Patch - Burglaries, Mail Theft and Tires Punctured in Dec. 29 to Dec. 31 Blotter Kent, WASHINGTON: KOMO 4 - ...

By MailBoss | December 4, 2015

At Mail Boss we really do pride ourselves on offering the best possible customer service, so we really appreciate when we get emails like this ...

By Digital Pros | December 4, 2015

You've asked someone to water your plants, dropped Mr. Woofs off at the doggy hotel in town, bags are packed and you got back up ...

By Jenny | December 4, 2015

We recently received an kind email from Barbara in Amory Mississippi that we'd like to share: Thank you so much for all your help is ...

By MailBoss | December 4, 2015

We've been bragging about Mail Boss being featured on Money Pit. Well, after reviewing our locking mailboxes, here is what executive producers had to say ...

By MailBoss | December 4, 2015

Mail Boss is now live on Money Pit! Here's a behind-the-scenes shot of Tom Kraeutler with an assortment of Mail Boss locking mailboxes, presented as ...

By Digital Pros | December 4, 2015

You vigilantly protect your online identity, shred your important papers and lock your house when you leave for the day, but you are still vulnerable ...

By MailBoss | December 4, 2015

Dec. 1: Chesterfield, VIRGINIA: KTVR - Chesterfield man says gift cards were pilfered from mailboxes Chicago, ILLINOIS: CBS Chicago - Off-Duty Cop Catches Mail Thief ...

By MailBoss | December 4, 2015

Remember how holiday mail thefts and you need to take precautions - namely, use a locking mailbox - to protect yourself? Well, you don't have ...

By MailBoss | December 4, 2015

This time of year, thieves are stealing from mailboxes The season of giving should not involve gift-wrapping your sensitive information to thieves looking to use ...

By MailBoss | December 4, 2015

Do you watch Money Pit? It's a nationally syndicated home repair and home improvement program hosted by Tom Kraeutler. This December, Money Pit will be ...

By MailBoss | December 4, 2015

Nov. 1: Fort Wayne, INDIANA: News-Sentinel - An unlocked mailbox is an ID gold mine Eugene, OREGON: KLCC - Mailbox Thefts Raise Concerns About Voter ...

By MailBoss | December 4, 2015

We received these photos from Jack at Canby Builders Supply in Oregon, and wanted to share: Mike in the Paint Department owns a 1963 VW ...

By MailBoss | December 4, 2015

We received the greatest email ever today from a customer who recently purchased a Mail Boss from Wilco in Battleground, WA: "Rampant mail thefts this ...

By MailBoss | December 3, 2015

Stolen mail is a leading cause of identity theft across the nation. Prevention is key to identity theft protection, and the first defense is a ...

By MailBoss | December 3, 2015

For most of us, Labor Day Weekend marks the end of summer, and of course, big sales in retail stores. But do we really stop ...

By MailBoss | December 3, 2015

This Independence Day weekend, we are celebrating by offering 15% off all purchases at mailboss.staging.wpengine.com. To save 15% off, use coupon code USA15 at checkout. ...

By MailBoss | December 3, 2015

A very wise man once said: "Remember, a mailbox is a house's handshake." That man was Frasier. #funnyandtrue #frasier #wisdom

By MailBoss | December 3, 2015

Carole in Richland Washington had her Package Master mailbox hit overnight. She was surprised to find it standing the next morning! Carole wrote: "This happened ...

By MailBoss | December 3, 2015

It's another tale of mailbox survival! This one is from Stephen, whose Mail Boss mailbox was the victim of a hit-and-run car accident. What happened ...

By MailBoss | December 3, 2015

Often times, customers already have a locking mailbox installed on a mailbox post, but for security reasons, want to upgrade to a Mail Boss mailbox. ...

By MailBoss | December 3, 2015

Here's a little pick-me-up (or is it a "pic" me up?) to get you through this pre-Memorial Day weekend Hump Day! These cute photos are ...

By MailBoss | December 3, 2015

Here is a round up of news stories featuring mail thieves targeting mailboxes to steal sensitive information for identity theft, mailbox burglaries, mail-identity theft, mailbox ...

By MailBoss | December 3, 2015

One question we often get is how the wall mount flag replacements work. If you have a Metro or Townhouse already, you know they are ...

By MailBoss | December 3, 2015

We have a new product available for purchase! It's a Wall Mount Drop Mailbox, most commonly being used as a collection box for things like ...

By MailBoss | December 3, 2015

According to the 2015 Identity Fraud Survey by Javelin Study, there were 12.7 million victims of Identity Theft in the United States in 2014. While ...

By MailBoss | December 3, 2015

Not surprisingly, the postal carrier was having problems finding this Nashua man's white mailbox. So, this New Hampshire homeowner took matters into his own hands ...

By MailBoss | December 3, 2015

Epoch Design Vice President and Mail Boss tradeshow representative extraordinaire just so happened to meet Bigfoot at the Spring Orgill Dealer Market! We thought he ...

By Jenny | December 3, 2015

Do you receive small packages in the mail such as prescriptions or books? If so, you will want a secure locking mailbox that accepts packages. ...

By MailBoss | December 3, 2015

Do It Best Hardware Advertising Mail Boss These billboards were spotted at the Triple "A" Building Centers in Postdam and Canton NY. Triple "A" Building ...

By Jenny | December 3, 2015

Join the United States Postal Service in their effort to Stamp Out Hunger in our country, and participate in the largest one-day food drive in ...

By Jenny | December 3, 2015

Boldly going where no mail has gone before! It's great to see Sci-Fi fans taking their love the genre from tv screen to their curbside ...

By MailBoss | December 3, 2015

The importance of getting a mailbox right the first time Increasingly, people understand the importance of using a locking mailbox to prevent the fast-growing crime of ...

By Jenny | December 3, 2015

Centralized Mail Delivery Not a Viable Cost-Saving Alternative to Residential Delivery For as long as we have been tracking news reports of mail-identity theft, Canada ...

By MailBoss | December 3, 2015

Investigators say mail theft and drug abuse usually go hand-in-hand It is well documented that there is a strong connection between the fast-growing crime of ...

By MailBoss | December 3, 2015

Happy Friday! This should put a smile on your face: This cat TROLLOLOLz the mail man so hard.

By MailBoss | December 3, 2015

"If you're looking for a secure mailbox I highly recommend this mailbox, build like a safe!" Check out this fabulous Mail Manager video review by ...

By MailBoss | December 3, 2015

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By MailBoss | December 3, 2015

We designed the Mail Boss to be strong, durable, and most importantly, secure. Pretty wasn't a priority, so we try not to get hurt feelers ...

By MailBoss | December 3, 2015

Kayla at I Heart Giveaways included the Mail Boss in her Holiday Gift Guide: What to Buy Men. She writes: No matter their gender, anyone ...

By Amanda | December 3, 2015

One of the fastest growing crimes in the United States, identity theft affects millions of Americans. From phishing scams to taking advantage of the information ...

By MailBoss | December 3, 2015

This fall, Mahoney's Building Supply in Mattapoisett Massachusetts hosted their annual Fall Extravaganza featuring our very own Mail Boss mailbox in a "Baseball Bat Challenge". ...

By MailBoss | December 3, 2015

A couple of weeks ago, Tagen and Scott (Mail Boss Sales Account Managers) headed to Indianapolis for the Do it Best Convention. Do it Best ...

By Bonsai | December 3, 2015

How to Stop Junk Mail: A Few Simple Ways to Eliminate Unwanted Mail It’s always a pleasure to receive good news, a card, a letter ...

By Jenny | December 3, 2015

It's another tale of survival. Mailbox survival. Nick owns a curbside Mail Boss. One fall day in Wisconsin, his mailbox was struck by a semi-truck. ...

By MailBoss | December 3, 2015

Especially popular in rural areas with increasingly limited job opportunities There is a well-documented connection between meth and identity theft. Often, drug addicts work in ...

By MailBoss | December 3, 2015

Oct. 2: VENTURA COUNTY, California: Ventura County Star - Camarillo police arrest two, including one in connection with mail theft and forgery SAN ANTONIO, Texas: MySanAntonio.com - Yuchnitz son's wife ...

By MailBoss | December 3, 2015

Blogger Ruby at Life of a Mad Typer writes a lot of product reviews and as such she receives all sorts of parcels and packages ...

By MailBoss | December 3, 2015

Mail-Identity Theft News Article | Quote of the Month: "An early morning search of a dilapidated Panorama City home that police and residents say had ...

By Jenny | December 3, 2015

The holidays are a time best spent with family and friends. Many times, family and friends live in a different area and many have to ...

By MailBoss | December 3, 2015

Mike recently purchased a Townhouse Wall Mount Mailbox from one of our resellers Hardware Sales in Ferndale Washington. He dropped us an email to ask ...

By Bonsai | December 3, 2015

“A locking mailbox is the safest way to secure your private correspondence. Due to postal regulations, a locking mailbox is required to be larger than ...