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Oasis Jr Mailboxes Targeted in Recent Mailbox Burglaries
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 may think that simply having a locked mailbox is a sufficient deterrent to mail thieves, increasingly that is not the case. The fact is most locking mailboxes can be easily…
Read MoreOOPS: 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 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 MoreA Caveat on Cluster Mailboxes for Canada
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 has had community mailbox break-ins. Now, Canada Post is promising to end residential mailbox delivery in favor of centralized mailbox delivery in order to save costs. I wonder how much…
Read MorePreventing Holiday Identity Theft
The holiday season is well under way. Is your identity well protected? This is a time of year when we enjoy the company of friends and family, search for that perfect present for someone special and prepare huge celebratory feasts. Unfortunately, identity thieves love the holidays just as much as we do. People are busy,…
Read MoreNo One’s Identity Is Safe, Just Ask Todd Davis
The risks of identity theft can be pretty high. If you’re not vigilant with your personal information, it can get into the hands of the wrong individuals. No matter how trivial you think any piece of information may be, you never know what little bit could be used against you, provided it falls into the…
Read MoreYes, Your Mail Matters to ID Thieves
Stolen mail a leading cause of Identity Theft, despite popular belief As a company that manufactures and sells locking mailboxes, clearly we have a vested interest in people believing there is a need for a secure mailbox product. More importantly, we truly believe this need is real. (After all, we developed the Mail Boss line…
Read MoreHaller Lake Community Mail Manager Order
Steve Warren of the Haller Lake neighborhood in Seattle was tired of having his mail stolen from his locking mailbox, so he purchased a Mail Manager high-security mailbox from Epoch Design. Pleased with the quality of his mailbox, Warren posted in a neighborhood forum sharing his experience and asking whether other residents might be interested…
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