You Had Mail

Emails bouncing around about mail theft from WL mail boxes. Don't know if it is true, but it does bring to mind some best practices. I attended a seminar conducted by a Treasury/Secret Service Agent. Some of his recommendations concerning mail were:

• Do not use your mailbox for outgoing mail with any personal or confidential mail, including of course, checks.
• If you choose to use the mailbox, do not raise the flag signifying outgoing mail.
• Sign up for paying bills on line, and paperless statements.
  
• Try to collect the mail as soon as it is delivered, or have someone do it for you.
• Arrange for pickup during vacations even if it is a short time.
• If you are expecting mail with important documents/items (credit cards) keep in touch with sender.

One of the most secure methods is a post office box, unfortunately it is an inconvenience to go back and forth. Some of the smaller post offices, including the one in Boardwalk, are in jeopardy of closing due to the huge losses being suffered by the Postal Service. Getting a box might become harder.

WL is a pretty decent Neighborhood Watch community. Get the make/model/color/plate and call the Police...take a bit out of crime.