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OOPS: Pike Co. Water Authority Mailbox Proves Easy Target, Hundreds of Customers’ Bill Payments Stolen
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 privacy of consumers and businesses alike. From the Federal Privacy Act, which requires government entities to protect information of individuals and business, to HIPAA, which mandates the proper storage and…
Read MoreLocking Mailboxes: The importance of security
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 streets mailboxes were broken into this morning except for mine. Which of course is a Mail Boss. Do you sell bronze touch up paint? Mine now has some nasty scratches…
Read MoreIdentity Fraud: It Happened to Me!
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 that three days ago a $2,000 payment was made from my Wells Fargo checking account to a “John Doe” (pseudo-name has been changed to protect the guilty) via PayPal. Shut…
Read MoreEnjoy Safety at Home and Away All Year
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 sunglasses, sun block and beach towels galore. You have everything you need to bring with you to ensure a safe, comfortable and fun time while you’re traveling and have made…
Read MoreDon’t Let the Grinch Steal Christmas – Protect Against Holiday Mail Theft
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 your credit for a little holiday shopping. And yet, that’s just what is happening across the country, as thieves are targeting unlocked mailboxes during the holidays to steal gift cards,…
Read MoreAuthorities Urging Caution Against Holiday Mail Thefts
Remember how holiday mail thefts and you need to take precautions – namely, use a locking mailbox – to protect yourself? Well, you don’t have to take our word for it. Here’s a round up of news stories in the last few days related to holiday mail thefts, and urging preventative measures to keep your…
Read MoreThink Like a Thief to Protect Yourself From Mail Theft
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 to thieves. If you have not taken steps to protect the contents of your mailbox, you are leaving the door wide open to welcome a criminal into your life. Mail…
Read More4th Locking Mailbox Finally Keeps Thieves Out
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 mail-identity theft. However, many people believe that any locking mailbox will be cause for thieves to move on to an easier target. The truth is, though, that more and more,…
Read MoreDon’t Fall Victim to Identity Theft: 5 Ways to Battle Mail Theft
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 email for the delivery status and it says it’s been delivered. You’ve just become a target of mail theft. “This can’t be happening to me” — you think to yourself,…
Read MoreCurbside Comparison: Accepts Packages
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. The size of package that a locking mailbox accepts is limited by the size and design of the incoming mail area. The two most common incoming mail designs are the…
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