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A sturdy lock placed on your letter box may be the last bastion that stops the criminal element from getting in and stealing your mail.
Mail theft is becoming a real problem in our society as our mail contains personal details of you and your family.
Details can be stolen which could result in the creation of false identity's which are used for crime and result in devastating consequences for your financial reputation.
Other items such as credit cards are sent through the mail. If they are stolen the potential for the crooks to have a field day with your money is extreme.
You may wake up one day to find thousands of dollars missing from your account, or even if your account is a bit leaner, hundreds could go missing, you could be cleaned out before realizing what is happening.
There are a few simple tips that can save you major problems in the future.
Ways to Secure your mail
- Always install a lockable mailbox
- Always use a quality lock on your mailbox
- Never allow your mailbox to overflow
How to protect your mail
- Always arrange to collect new credit cards from the bank or post office
- Always have mail held at the Post Office or collected by a trusted friend when you are away for extended periods
- Always have your mail cleared daily.
For further info in relation to this and other Crime Prevention Information, get on the web and type in www.police.nsw.gov.au.
Also remember, If it looks suss, report it
Please remember - Do not Drink and Drive
As always, in case of emergency, call (000). Non Emergencies contact Police Assistance Line on 131444 or your local police. To provide anonymous information call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Domestic and Family Violence Info visit www.police.nsw.gov.au. Shoalhaven Domestic Violence Officers. 4421 9666 or 4421 9665. Email shoaldvlo@police.nsw.gov.au Remember you can Dob in a Druggie any time you like by contacting Nowra Police on 4421 9699 or ringing Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000. If it looks suss, report it. Do not drink and drive.
Don't forget. Cops are tops.
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