Posts Tagged ‘holiday mail theft’
Holiday Special! Mail Identity Theft Dec 9-21, 2011
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. Farmingville, NEW YORK: Two Farmingville women were arrested after stealing from cars and mailboxes. Police recovered over 100 pieces o.nf stolen mail, including some checks Related articles: Long Island News…
Read MoreMail Identity Theft- Dec. 19-23, 2011
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, 2011. Trumansburg, NEW YORK: A mail thief is pilfering mailboxes in Trumansburg. Police have found discarded mail in the woods, and now residents are concerned about mail-identity theft. Related article:…
Read MoreMail-Identity Theft: Dec. 26-28, 2011
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 over 115 pieces of mail, and admitted to having stolen it. Related article: Seattle Post-Intelligencer (12.28.11) – Police: Seattle canine officer nabs mail thieves COMMENTS: Woohoo K-9 cop! Mail theft…
Read MoreMail-Identity Theft: The Last of 2011!
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 mail theft is on the rise across the nation. Trying to fit more than just a couple days of news into one blog post makes for a very long read.…
Read MoreMail Identity Theft – December 2012
Dec. 1: Chesterfield, VIRGINIA: KTVR – Chesterfield man says gift cards were pilfered from mailboxes Chicago, ILLINOIS: CBS Chicago – Off-Duty Cop Catches Mail Thief Dec. 4: Monterey, CALIFORNIA: The Salinas Californian – Monterey Police Log: Prowling, theft of mail Maple Leaf Seattle, WASHINGTON: Maple Leaf Life – Beware mail theft this holiday season Riverside…
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 MoreMail Identity Theft – December 2013
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 mail. December was a very busy month for mail-identity theft crime. So busy, in fact, it has taken us until February to curate all of these stories below: Dec. 1:…
Read MoreMail Identity Theft – November 2013
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 interesting stories! Nov. 1: SIERRA VISTA, Arizona: KJZZ.org – Woman Steals Credit Card From Mailbox Nov. 3: RIPON, California: The Record – Mail theft in Ripon on rise Nov. 4:…
Read MoreMail Identity Theft – November 2014
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 sending checks, gift cards, and other goodies in the mail, so crooks are on the prowl. Be sure to lock up your mailbox and take precautions when sending gifts through…
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