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How to Protect Yourself from Mail Theft
Mail theft is a class C felony that can earn perpetrators up to 5 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. And while mail theft has been surging, according to data compiled by Syracuse University, federal prosecutions of mail crimes have hit a 20-year low.
Individuals remain primarily responsible for protecting their mail. Practices such as collecting envelopes and packages as soon as they’re delivered remain strongly recommended. However, such diligent and timely behavior isn’t practical for most who may not be home for any number of reasons.
Locking mailboxes present the best deterrent for would-be criminals. The more theft-proof your mailbox is, the harder a criminal has to work.
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Each day, the US Postal Service delivers 181.9 million pieces of mail. That’s 181.9 million opportunities for thieves to steal everything from birthday money to stimulus checks.
As social distancing has placed an unprecedented strain on the economy, mail theft has increased. The Bellevue Police department reported a, “141 percent increase in mail theft reports compared to April 2019.”