07.05.10
Posted in Identity Theft Victims, Identity Theft in the News at 6:04 am by stevevesper
Lydie Senn with Rome News-Tribune reports old fashion methods are still used in modern times.
Identity theft isn’t solely the domain of thieves using high tech equipment to steal information directly from ATMs and computers. Local police say thieves also fall back on an old-fashioned method, stealing information out of mailboxes.
Sgt. Dan Bickers, a detective with the Floyd County Police Department, said mail thefts require no specialized skills, require very little effort and can provide access to a multitude of personal…
Its true, mail theft is this easy. As a matter of fact, mail is easily stolen while people are still in their homes in the middle of the day. Is any one reading this? Good grief someone could be stealing your mail right now. Buy a locking mailbox today!
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06.30.10
Posted in Identity Theft Victims at 6:39 am by stevevesper
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06.28.10
Posted in Identity Theft in the News at 6:23 am by stevevesper
City news service with LaJollaLight.com reports couple not fast enough to evade police.
A man and woman wanted on suspicion of stealing mail on several prior occasions led police on a brief road chase through Carmel Valley on Thursday before getting into a crash and making a failed attempt to escape on foot…
A quick score is your loss when mail thieves take your mail. In a matter of seconds, 3 at the most someone can open your mailbox, take your mail and drive off. As a matter of fact, most home conveniently have unlocked mailboxes and place them next to the street so thieves can easily drive up and take your mail without even getting out of their car.
A locking mailbox keeps you secure and your identity from being stolen
A quick score is your loss when mail thieves take your mail. In a matter of seconds, 3 at the most someone can open your mailbox, take your mail and drive off. As a matter of fact, most home conveniently have unlocked mailboxes and place them next to the street so thieves can easily drive up and take your mail without even getting out of their car. A locking mailbox keeps you secure and your identity from being stolen
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06.25.10
Posted in Identity Theft in the News at 5:26 am by stevevesper
Wendy Reuer with Owatonna Peoples Press reports on a Medford who will serve time for mail theft.
A Medford woman will serve time in jail after pleading guilty to multiple theft related charges in Steele County District Court.
About 10 files outlined multiple charges against Bethany Friesen-Soderberg, charging her with felony drug possession, identity theft, credit card fraud, two counts of mail theft, aggravated forgery, theft by swindle and eight counts of check forgery. She also faced lesser charges of theft…
A locking mailbox is all that stands between you and your mail being stolen.
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06.21.10
Posted in Identity Theft Prevention at 5:36 am by stevevesper
Kevin Myrick with the Rome News Tribune reports on possible mail theft of prescription drug.
West Rome residents told police medication they’d ordered and was supposed to be delivered by mail was possibly stolen….
When mail order items are ordered and expected delivery has come and past its possible you are a victim of mail theft. If you have prescription drugs or other important items delivered to your home a locking mailbox with a large receiving door is your best option to protect your mail.
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06.17.10
Posted in Identity Theft Victims at 5:40 am by stevevesper
Tom Wrobleski with Silive.com reports that 60 victims fall prey to mail theft ring.
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Thirty-three suspects — many of whom are Nigerians living on Staten Island — have been arrested in connection with a multimillion dollar identity theft ring that victimized 60 people, included more than a dozens soldiers who were preyed upon while on active duty in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Its nearly impossible to watch your mailbox 24 hrs a day. Even with a video camera you may have them caught on film but they still have your mail. A locking mailbox is a secure proactive way to keep your mail safe from vandals and thieves.
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