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Reasons to Buy a Locking Mailbox
Security Mailboxes: A one-time investment in peace of mind A high-quality secure locking mailbox is a maintenance free one-time investment that could prevent you from losing thousands of dollars and destroying your credit. If you do not own a locking mailbox, you are highly vulnerable to becoming a victim of mail theft and identity theft.…
Read MoreOther Locking Mailboxes: Part I
Mail Boss competitors fail to provide mail security If you are like many Americans, you may have resorted to buying a locking mailbox to prevent your mail from getting into the hands of mail identity thieves. You know that a secure locking mailbox can help protect you from the epidemic of identity theft, but you…
Read MorePreventing Drive-By Mailbox Damage
Mailboxixchange.com provides useful tips for protecting your mailbox Mailboxixchange, a distributor of Mail Boss locking mailboxes online, recently published an informative article advising consumers on how to prevent drive-by mailbox damage. If your mailbox often falls victim to drive-by vehicle damage, and you find yourself replacing your mailbox frequently, there are several steps you can…
Read More20 Ways to Prevent Identity Theft
According to the Federal Trade Commission, identity theft is the most reported form of fraud. Identity theft and mail theft go hand-in-hand. While identity theft can involve the Internet and world wide web, most criminals don’t rely on technical savvy to steal personal information. They simply look for lost wallets, burglarize mailboxes, or dumpster dive…
Read MoreHow Does Identity Theft Happen?
2008 Identity Fraud Survey Report Provides Answers Javelin Strategy & Research, the leading provider of nationally representative quantitative research focused exclusively on financial services topics, recently released the “2008 Identity Fraud Survey Report—Consumer Version: How Consumers Can Protect Themselves.” Available online as a .pdf here, this report provides guidelines for consumers to help prevent, detect…
Read MoreVP Corner: I Just Don’t Get It!
I just don’t understand. The more I read and hear about identity theft, the more I see that a very large portion of this huge problem stems from mail theft. Yet, very few people out there advise the public to use a secure locking mailbox. Is there some sort of conspiracy going on in the…
Read MoreHow Do Identity Thieves Steal Information?
2008 Identity Fraud Survey Report Provides Answers In yesterday’s post, we provided the answer to the question “How Does Identity Theft Happen?” according to Javelin Strategy & Research. The leading provider of nationally representative quantitative research on financial services topics recently released the “2008 Identity Fraud Survey Report—Consumer Version: How Consumers Can Protect Themselves.” Available…
Read More16 Tips for Securing Your Home Before Traveling
Thousands of Americans escape from the area every day to explore the open road. In today’s travel planning, taking the extra steps to protect yourself and your home is essential prior to your departure. There are many common things that can go wrong while you are away, so make sure to cover all the basics…
Read MoreHome Safety Tips
Evaluating Home Security Products A common worry today is how to keep your home safe from burglary and robbery. This is understandable, considering the epidemic of theft of all kind, from mail and identity theft to corporate theft. The trick with home security is that the average consumer is no expert when it comes to…
Read More(Our Thoughts on) Mail Theft in Hermitage, PA
Channel 11 News reports mail theft on the rise, police warn homeowners to take precautions In Hermitage, a suburb of Pittsburgh, police have received multiple complaints from five different neighborhoods of mail stolen from unlocked mailboxes, and have apprehended no suspects. According to this report by Channel 11 news, its happening so frequently that local…
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