Mail Identity Theft

Finding your letters, boxes and bank statements scattered across the county is a reminder to keep a close eye on everything coming in and out of your mailbox.
Mail often contains personal information about you and your personal finances. Thieves snatch the mail and sort through it to get credit cards, social security numbers, bank statements, checks or other personal information for mail identity theft.
Tips to avoid becoming a victim of mail identity theft: Never place outgoing mail in your curbside mailbox. Use a Post Office box for collection.

Pick-up your incoming mail as soon as possible after it is delivered. If that isn't possible, consider renting a post office box. Use a locking mail box that is bolted down Never mail money through the mail. If you are on vacation, call the U.S. Postal Service to request a vacation hold on your mail or visit the post office or mail service business filling out a hold mail card. Check your credit report regularly. Credit reports can be accessed three times per year free of charge.  Check with Experian Credit Services for a rapid response in obtaining your next report Ask that your checks be delivered to your bank instead of your home. Carefully review your financial statements on a regular basis for possible errors and/or identity fraud. Review these documents monthly if possible. Shred all documents containing personal information before throwing them away. Notify your local post office and anyone you do business with of an address change. If your mail has been taken, reporting theft to your local Police Department and notify your property manager. For additional information on this and other renting articles please visit our website at Mountain Ridge Property Management
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