Mail theft results in Neighborhood Watch
by Sue Deyoe ~ August 3rd, 2010
Whether residents like it or not, it seems that summer is the time when crime increases. Even though it might not seem serious to some, troopers and federal investigators were called for what will be considered a federal crime, if the guilty party doesn’t return the stolen Netflix soon.
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August 10th, 2010 at 11:07 am
Not much to go on here, but I take this story to indicate that there has been an increase in mail theft in the Susitna Valley of Alaska, and residents have taken notice.
Mail identity theft is an epidemic across the nation. In your mailbox, thieves can find a treasure trove of information for identity theft. Bank statements, credit card offers, courtesy checks, utility bills and more can all be used to steal your identity. You don’t throw these things in the trash before shredding or burning them, so why leave them in your unlocked mailbox for thieves to steal? A high quality locking mailbox like the Mail Boss secures your incoming mail. Also, thieves look for checks to wash, so you should never leave sensitive outgoing mail in an unsecured mailbox.