When you think of the word “mailbox,” your mind most likely goes straight to the street-situated mailboxes in which you receive 90% junk mail, 2% letters from friends and family during the holidays, and 8% small packages. However, we are also willing to bet that you have no security on that mailbox, either. You might be wondering at this point: “Why are you mentioning this? We don’t seriously need security on the mailbox. That’s so pointless!”
A Criminal Epidemic
The fact of the matter, though, is that it’s not entirely pointless. Identity theft is one of the fastest-growing crimes in the United States, with one victim popping up every two seconds. The means by which identity thieves gain your financial and personal information is wide and varied—it can happen virtually, physically, or even by just a quick line-of-sight glimpse of your card at the grocery store—but one commonly used way of getting that information is by simply going through the mail. Think about it. When you receive a bank statement, or your monthly car or insurance bill, what do you find aside from what you owe that month? Your account information! Identity thieves use that information to gain access to Social Security numbers, criminal history (if you have one), and of course your most commonly used payment source. All they need to do is rummage through your mail, find something which appears relevant to your personal life, and then pocket it after the mailman rounds the corner. Truly, we do live in a scary time when so much information can be stolen so easily. However, there is a simple way you can deal with this particular problem: replace your old mailbox with a locking mailbox.
How a Locking Mailbox Can Help
Locking mailboxes are not something you can expect to find in a James Bond book. They are actually becoming more popular as more people seek stronger avenues of protecting their information. Most locking mailboxes are available in a wide variety of colors to match with any house. They attach directly to any type of traditional wall mount, so you don’t have to be concerned with investing in a new one. But most importantly: most locking mailboxes are equipped with tamper-proof locks so you never have to be worried about somebody breaking in. The premise behind locking mailboxes is pretty simple. Each mailbox comes with a key (naturally) so that only you have access to your personal mail. The postal worker drops your mail in the mail slot and it falls into the secure compartment. However you go about securing your mailbox, it is most certainly a huge step forward in protecting yourself from identity theft. Your personal information will be secure from that front, giving you just that bit of peace of mind you want as you continue to fight the good fight against identity theft.
Shop Around
Here at SafeAndVaultStore.com, we have all sorts of secure mailboxes available in our lineup alongside other forms of security. Browse around and see what you can find. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Dye the Safe Guy at 800-207-2259.
