Identity Protection and Your Mail

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MailBoss says:

at 5:34 pm

It is true that a significant amount of identity theft originates at the mailbox. Residents do not know what they are ‘expecting’ in the mail and therefore often do not notice when important sensitive documents go missing. The majority of ID theft victims DO NOT KNOW how their information was taken therefore it is safe to assume that many of these people had their information stolen from their unlocked mailbox. With 60 million unlocked mailboxes in the US, homeowners need to start with securing their mailbox to prevent identity theft.

A good locking mailbox is one that cannot be fished by hand or pried open with a screwdriver. Most locking mailboxes are vulnerable to fishing and prying, so when looking for a security mailbox be sure you are getting one that offers real protection against mail identity theft. Some quality options are the Mail Boss as well as the Fort Knox, Secure Logic and Armadillo. Most other locking mailboxes are not truly secure.

In addition to securing your mail with a locking mailbox, residents should never send sensitive mail (i.e. checks) from an unsecured box – instead use online bill pay or bring it directly to the post office. And finally, always shred your mail before discarding it.