Posts Tagged ‘identity theft prevention’
LA Times Columnist Mail-ID Theft Victim
Writes, “Identity theft hits close to home: When someone steals your mail, it’s a whole new worrisome world” Los Angeles Times columnist Pat Morrison has taken every precaution (or so she thought) to protect herself from becoming a victim of identity theft. She “covered all the bases” including using a paper shredder religiously and never…
Read MoreLocking Mailboxes as ID Theft Prevention
Locking Mailboxes: A Basic Way to Prevent Identity Theft Monday through Saturday, most of us check our mailboxes without giving it a second thought. Our mail is delivered throughout the week, and we take our letters, advertisements, statements, and credit card offers out of the mailbox when we find time during the day or when we…
Read MoreTips to Survive Tax Season Identity Intact
Tax season is like Christmas for identity thieves. They know sensitive information abounds and they are on the prowl looking to take full advantage of this special time of year. No matter how you prepare and file your taxes, it is important to be cautious and aware when handling your most personal information. Here are…
Read MoreHow to Keep Your Mail Safe
Secure locking mailboxes offer identity theft protection Should you have a locking mailbox? Most of us assume the mail carrier will safely deliver and pick up our mail, rain or shine, six days a week. But the mail carrier may not be the only one visiting your mailbox. Mailboxes have become the targets of identity…
Read MoreAsk Washington State Attorney General
Rob McKenna on Mail Theft: Why You Should Use a Secured Mailbox and a Shredder This site allows consumers to ask questions of the Washington state Attorney General Rob McKenna. All of us here at the Mail Boss found one Q & A particularly relevant and informative, and have included it below. Consumer: I mailed…
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Protect Yourself Against Identity Theft with these Easy Steps
Most of us would like to live in a place where identity theft was not relevant. Unfortunately for us, there is no place this secure. There are several steps you can take no matter where you live in order to avoid being victimized from by identity theft.
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