Mail theft in Huntsville causes USPS collection boxes to be removed

  Mail theft in Huntsville causes USPS collection boxes to be removed

"...she went into her local post office a few days later to remail the check directly when the USPS workers told her something strange about their collection boxes.

“The woman that was there told me not to put any mail in their blue box that was still out there because it had been compromised and that someone had a way, thieves, had a way of getting into it,” she continued. “They were no longer utilizing that, it was being locked up.”..."

Reference: www.waaytv.com
 

USPS cracks down on mail theft from stolen ‘arrow keys’

  USPS cracks down on mail theft from stolen ‘arrow keys’

"It’s the busiest time of year for the U.S. Postal Service — and thieves are taking advantage. ...By using stolen USPS master keys — also called “arrow” or “universal” keys — crooks are able to unlock multiple mailboxes at once. ..."

Reference: www.kxan.com
 

Letters sticking out of mail collection boxes (Blue Boxes) are 'like a field day for a criminal'

  Letters sticking out of mail collection boxes (Blue Boxes) are 'like a field day for a criminal'

"The U.S. treasury issued a dire warning Monday about a nationwide surge in check fraud. . ..."When criminals see letters sticking out of a blue collection box, they know nothing is being done," said Frank Albergo, national president of the Postal Police Officers Association. Photos like these..."

Reference: www.cbsnews.com
 

Massive check fraud operation: Encrypted communication platforms online, selling everything from postal keys used to steal mail from blue boxes to the checks themselves

  Massive check fraud operation: Encrypted communication platforms online, selling everything from postal keys used to steal mail from blue boxes to the checks themselves

"...‘This is literally a criminal conspiracy’: Criminals are stealing, editing and depositing mailed checks, leaving a trail of pain across New Orleans..."

Reference: www.wdam.com