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Mail Boss at Fall Orgill Market

By MailBoss | December 3, 2015

Mail Boss is exhibiting at the Orgill Dealer Market this week in Boston in Booth 5638. The Orgill Fall Market is being held at the ...

By Jenny | December 3, 2015

Every three seconds, an American's identity is stolen. While the majority of known identity theft occurs via low-tech methods including stolen mail, it is also ...

By MailBoss | December 3, 2015

Here is a round up of the mail-identity theft news stories from across the US in August 2013. Aug. 1: Martinez, CALIFORNIA: Martinez Patch - ...

By MailBoss | December 3, 2015

July 3: Pocatello, IDAHO: Idaho State Journal - PPD: Mail is being stolen from mailboxes Charles County, MARYLAND: WUSA9 - Charles County mailbox thefts Charles ...

By MailBoss | December 3, 2015

Mail Boss will be exhibiting at the ALOA Convention this week in Baltimore in Booth 227. ALOA, Associated Locksmiths of America, is hosting the annual ...

By MailBoss | December 3, 2015

C-A-L Ranch, a destination for those who work, play, love and live the Farm & Ranch and Western lifestyle, includes more than twenty locations across ...

By MailBoss | December 3, 2015

We are super excited to announce that the new Mail Manager is now available in over 400 Lowe's home improvement stores across the country. So, ...

By MailBoss | December 3, 2015

June 1: Missoula, MONTANA: NBC Montana -Missoula authorities still on search for mail, check thief June 3: South Jordan, UTAH: KSL.com - Thieves targeting mailboxes ...

By MailBoss | December 3, 2015

Dang, those cars are hitting mailboxes left and right lately! Luckily for our customers, the Mail Boss laughs at silly cars. It's gonna take more ...

By MailBoss | December 3, 2015

This May, we took a little trip to Las Vegas for the National Hardware Show. We stayed in "Old Vegas" at the Golden Nugget. How ...

By Jenny | December 3, 2015

You've heard this story before: "My mailbox got hit by a [car, truck, snow plow, pumpkin, baseball bat, etc.] and it's totally destroyed!" Well, we ...

By MailBoss | December 3, 2015

We just LOVE this! Nicholas posted on our Facebook page to tell us that his Mail Boss has survived another run-in with a drunk driver! ...

By Jenny | December 3, 2015

The secret's out! Mail Boss has been awarded the GOLD for Merchandising by the North American Retail Hardware Association. The NRHA recognizes exceptional Packaging and ...

By MailBoss | December 3, 2015

We recently sent out a free lock replacement to a Mail Boss customer whose lock failed. She responded in kind with this lovely thank you ...

By MailBoss | December 3, 2015

A customer had a little snafu when installing her mailbox, so we offered to send her a replacement in exchange for her 'troublesome' mailbox. When ...

By John | December 3, 2015

How to Clean and Care for Your Mail Boss Mailbox Recently, several customers have asked us how to clean your mailbox. Well, I’m here to ...

By MailBoss | December 3, 2015

May 1: Bloomfield Township, MICHIGAN: Detroit Free Press - Police warn Bloomfield Township residents not to put checks in home mailboxes after thefts Bloomfield Township, ...

By MailBoss | December 3, 2015

Epoch Design, LLC to Showcase Mail Boss® Locking Security Mailboxes and NRHA Gold Winning Signage at National Hardware Show Booth #3841, May 7-9, 2013 REDMOND, ...

By MailBoss | December 3, 2015

Melissa's Mail Boss Story Melissa recently purchased a Mail Boss online from an internet reseller of locking mailboxes. Unfortunately, when she received her Mail Boss, ...

By Jenny | December 3, 2015

Residential locking mailboxes in Olympia neighborhood picked open by thief, but Mail Boss not compromised We just received an email from Luke in Olympia, who ...

By MailBoss | December 3, 2015

Mar. 7: Greenville, SOUTH CAROLINA: Anderson Independent Mail - Upstate mail thief sentenced to one year in prison Simpsonville, SOUTH CAROLINA: Simpsonville Patch - Mail ...

By Digital Pros | December 3, 2015

You're checking your mailbox when the unthinkable happens: You realize that the package or important document you were waiting for never arrived. You've re-checked your ...

By MailBoss | December 3, 2015

A few days ago, we showed you the ad we prepared for Home Improvement Executive Magazine. Well, it was published in Home Improvement Executive Volume 22 No. 11, ...

By Jenny | December 3, 2015

In case you missed it, here's the Money Pit segment on Mail Boss locking mailboxes: Money Pit, hosted by home improvement expert Tom Kraeutler, features ...

By Jenny | December 3, 2015

The new Mail Manager might be smaller than the Mail Boss, but it's still one tough mailbox. We put the Mail Manager to the test ...

By MailBoss | December 3, 2015

In case you don't believe us, take George's word for it: FYI—This mail box if fantastic! I have a second home and was not comfortable ...

By MailBoss | December 3, 2015

Feb. 1: Ozark, MISSOURI: KY3 - Mail stolen, bank accounts drained for Ozark MO couple Calhoun County, MICHIGAN: BattleCreekEnquirer.com - More than 100 victims reported ...

By MailBoss | December 3, 2015

Blast from the Past | 200 Columbus Bicentennial The Columbus Dispatch special Milepost edition includes this story of Gen. Otho Hinton of the Ohio Stage ...

By MailBoss | December 3, 2015

ID Thieves Recruited Meth Addicts to Steal Mail Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in the nation, but the majority of victims don't know ...

By MailBoss | December 3, 2015

Old Time Mail Robbery Mail theft is practically epidemic in the 21st century, but turns out it's nothing new. In fact, there are reports of ...

By MailBoss | December 3, 2015

This poor old man confused the dog poop disposal bin with a very similar looking postbox. Apparently, he dropped off his letters in dog poop ...

By MailBoss | November 20, 2015

We're adding another item to the Mail Boss Clearance sale: It's the Mail Boss curbside locking mailbox in a sort-of black, sort-of bronze finish. We ...

By MailBoss | November 5, 2015

Mail Manager has been available in select Lowe's Home Improvement stores for over two years now, competitively priced every day at $97.98. We previously shared ...

By MailBoss | November 2, 2015

Here is a curated selection of news reports of stolen mail and mail-related identity theft from October 2015 in the United States. Stolen mail continues ...

By Jenny | October 28, 2015

It's no secret that the Mail Boss curbside mailboxes are durable, and thanks to the innovative Fast-Trak Mounting Plate, they can often survive impact with ...

By MailBoss | October 28, 2015

Leyh T.P.'s MailBoss survives a hit and run, neighbors not so lucky Many months ago now, my mailbox (your Mail Boss) along with two of ...

By MailBoss | October 22, 2015

Mail Manager PRO is available for $159 including shipping We are very excited to announce that we are expanding our curbside locking mailbox line. The ...

By MailBoss | October 14, 2015

Here is a round-up of mail and identity theft news stories from across the nation in the month of August. Remember, prevention is key, and ...

By MailBoss | October 14, 2015

Stolen mail is a leading cause of identity theft, and it's happening across the nation every day. Here's the news on mail-ID theft from the ...

By MailBoss | October 14, 2015

Here is a round up of mail-identity theft related news stories from across the United States in June 2015. June 1: ORANGEBURG, South Carolina: WISTV ...

By MailBoss | October 14, 2015

Here is a round-up of mail theft news and mail-related identity theft from across the nation in April 2015. April 1: CLE ELUM, Washington: Daily Record - ...

By MailBoss | October 14, 2015

Here is a round-up of mail theft news and mail-related identity theft from across the nation in February 2015. Feb. 2: LIVINGSTON, California: Merced Sun-Star ...

By MailBoss | October 14, 2015

Jan. 1: PLEASANTON, California: KTVU - Three arrested after stolen car spotted in Pleasanton; "Officers who searched the stolen vehicle found numerous items, including personal ...

By MailBoss | October 14, 2015

December is by far the worst month for mail theft, and the reason is obvious. Opportunistic thieves know that people are sending goodies and gifts ...

By MailBoss | October 14, 2015

Oh boy, the mail thieves have been busy this month, especially in the last couple of weeks. This time of year is when people start ...

By MailBoss | October 14, 2015

Mail identity theft, mail thief arrests, and stolen mail from the United States in October 2014. According to research, stolen mail is a leading cause ...

By MailBoss | October 14, 2015

We have a limited number of Mail Boss products with a discontinued finish that are now available on clearance for 50% off. These Clearance items ...

By Bonsai | October 14, 2015

They’re back! Mail Boss is proud to present the second edition of Epic Mailboxes from around the web. (If you missed the first edition, you ...

By MailBoss | October 14, 2015

Mail stolen, and Mail identity theft from across the country in September 2014. Sept. 2: LAS VEGAS, Nevada: KSNV - Rip-Off Alert: Sophisticated ID theft ...

By MailBoss | October 14, 2015

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 ...

By MailBoss | October 14, 2015

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 ...

By MailBoss | October 14, 2015

February was a short month, but the mail thieves made the most of just 28 days. Feb. 1: VANCOUVER, Washington: FOX 12 - Man catches ...

By MailBoss | October 14, 2015

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 ...

By MailBoss | October 14, 2015

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 ...

By MailBoss | October 14, 2015

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 ...

By MailBoss | October 14, 2015

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 ...

By MailBoss | October 14, 2015

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 ...

By MailBoss | October 14, 2015

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 ...

By MailBoss | October 14, 2015

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 ...

By MailBoss | October 14, 2015

Pair accused of mail theft: Police say woman passed $40,000 in bad checks The Spokesman-Review - 5/13/10 (SPOKANE, WASHINGTON) "An investigation into stolen mail led ...

By MailBoss | October 14, 2015

ID Theft Specialist touts locking mailboxes as a necessity in identity theft prevention SOLUS ID Theft Protection, like LifeLock, offers a "comprehensive identity theft protection ...

By Jenny | October 14, 2015

Offers MailBoss installation in Oregon's Coos, Curry & Douglas counties Two years ago, a wave of mail theft spread across Oregon state, sending homeowners to ...

By Jenny | October 14, 2015

Decatur PD warn mail thieves on the prowl in Oakhurst suburb Decatur Police Department recently sent a note to Oakhurst residents regarding ongoing mail theft. ...

By John | October 14, 2015

Discovery Channel's duo Johnston and Douglas miss the mailbox In the popular Discovery Channel show “It Takes A Thief,” duo Matt Johnston and Jon Douglas ...

By MailBoss | September 20, 2015

What you should know about locking mailboxes, and how they work Many people ask us if their postal carrier will need a key if they ...

By Jenny | September 20, 2015

Installing your MailBoss in a Decorative Column or Gate Post The MailBoss curbside locking mailbox can be installed into a decorative column or gate post ...

By John | September 20, 2015

Steel Mailboxes Offer Superior Quality and Security The best material to use in true security locking mailboxes is heavy-duty galvanized powder-coated steel. When you really ...

By MailBoss | August 13, 2015

From Wichita, Kansas to Wichita Falls, Texas, and from Anchorage, Alaska to Oakland Park, Florida, mail thieves are stealing sensitive information from residential mailboxes for ...

By MailBoss | August 13, 2015

Thieves stealing mail for identity theft across the United States in July 2014. To prevent mail-identity theft and mailbox vandalism, consider a Mail Boss. July ...

By MailBoss | August 13, 2015

Mail identity theft news from across the nation in April 2014. Apr. 1: EUGENE, Oregon: The Register-Guard - Reward sought in Eugene mailbox break-ins POOLESVILLE, Maryland: ...

By MailBoss | August 13, 2015

There has been such a plethora of mail identity theft this past week... best get right to it! News of Record: Police Log The Bulletin ...

By MailBoss | August 13, 2015

ALERT: Mail Theft in Downtown Multi-Unit Building Downtown Muse - 4/3/10 (LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA) "Downtown Los Angeles residents and businesses should be aware of recent ...

By MailBoss | August 13, 2015

We do apologize for this "lazy" version of Mail Theft Monday with no fantastically insightful commentary. We will return to your normally scheduled programming next ...

By MailBoss | August 13, 2015

Phenix city pair sentenced for Enterprise mail theft Dothan Eagle - 11/22/09 (PHENIX CITY, ALABAMA) "A federal judge sentenced a Phenix City pair last week ...

By MailBoss | August 13, 2015

IdentityTheft.org provides shocking information on mail identity theft IdentityTheft.org is an informative website that offers information on mail theft and identity theft, as well as ...

By MailBoss | July 9, 2015

Our locking security drop-boxes sold out quickly and have been on back-order for several weeks. Although we are still waiting for the tan and granite ...

By MailBoss | July 2, 2015

William in Bandon Oregon was having packages stolen, so he decided to purchase a Package Master locking security mailbox. He sent us this note: "Your ...

By MailBoss | June 30, 2015

Newspaper Holders now available for mounting to MailBoss mailboxes Mail Boss is pleased to introduce the new Mail Boss Newspaper Holders, now available for purchase. ...

By MailBoss | June 16, 2015

Mail Manager, the smallest curbside locking mailbox from Mail Boss, has been extremely well received by our customers. First, we expanded from black only to ...

By MailBoss | June 12, 2015

We want to take a minute to share this glowing recommendation from Ray Marshall, who recently ordered a new lock and key set from us. ...

By MailBoss | June 1, 2015

"You have our highest recommendation" When Charlie needed his Mail Boss replaced, he was pleasantly surprised at the customer service he received from our company. ...

By MailBoss | June 1, 2015

Starting today, the Mail Manager curbside security mailbox is on sale in all Orscheln Farm & Home locations. The promotional price of $84.99 is valid ...

By MailBoss | June 1, 2015

Here is the round up of mail identity theft and mailbox vandalism news from across the United States in June 2014. Remember, to help prevent ...

By Tagen | June 1, 2015

Orscheln Farm and Home, serving the Midwest with over 150 stores for 50 years, is now carrying the Mail Manager locking security mailbox by Epoch Design! ...

By MailBoss | June 1, 2015

Apr. 1: Port Townsend, WASHINGTON: Port Townsend Leader - Trial in massive mail theft case is delayed to June Apr. 2: Martinez, CALIFORNIA: Martinez Patch ...

By MailBoss | June 1, 2015

July 3: Berlin, CONNECTICUT: The Berlin Citizen - Police looking for mailbox vandal suspect July 4: Fall River, MASSACHUSETTS: WPRI.com - 3 Arrested for Fall ...

By MailBoss | June 1, 2015

We're back from the Ace Convention and New Orleans and boy did we have a good time! We were glad to have a big ol' ...

By Jenny | June 1, 2015

It's almost Spring, though it may not seem like it in the Northeast. Here in Seattle it's nice and sunny, and tax season is upon ...

By Jenny | May 29, 2015

Secure mailboxes offer protection against the fast growing crime of mail-ID theft What we do on this site is try to inform consumers of the ...

By MailBoss | May 29, 2015

Here is another typical mail identity theft story out of Phenix City Alabama featuring a pair of career criminals with the common elements of stolen ...

By Jenny | May 29, 2015

KATU News reports a string of mail thefts in Sandy, Oregon A rash of mail thefts has people concerned. One woman knew there was a ...

By John | May 29, 2015

The Mail Boss can provide true mail security and peace of mind I found an interesting video on YouTube today. It is a news report ...

By MailBoss | May 21, 2015

For most Americans, Memorial Day weekend signifies a time to spend with friends and family, beer and burgers, fun in the sun, an extra day ...

By MailBoss | May 5, 2015

Mail Boss is exhibiting in Booth 40079 at the National Hardware Show in Las Vegas this week. This year's booth includes a massive frame of ...

By MailBoss | April 21, 2015

Our newest mailbox the Mail Manager has been hugely popular, but one thing that we've been asked time and time again is why it isn't ...

By MailBoss | April 14, 2015

A happy Mail Boss customer, Gary, emailed us to share that his mother's Mail Boss mailbox in Stockton survived an attempted mailbox prying burglary. According to the ...

By MailBoss | April 13, 2015

Tim shared this photo on the Mail Boss Facebook page: He jokes: "The mail thieves came back again and scratched my mailboss" ... meaning, they ...

By MailBoss | April 7, 2015

Maureen called us today to let us know that after years of faithful service, her eight-year-old Mail Boss locking mailbox survived an attempted burglary in Tuscon, ...

By Jenny | April 6, 2015

Javelin Strategy has released their ID Fraud Report from 2014, and the verdict is in: ID Theft is still a big deal. Here are four ...

By MailBoss | March 26, 2015

Therese from Santa Fe reached out to us because a would-be mail thief tried to pry open her Mail Manager. While the thief was not ...