Police advise residents to install locked mailboxes for their homes to avoid mail theft for incoming mail. Many of them will set you back $100 or more, but Dixon said it’s worth the peace of mind.

Mail theft has skyrocketed over the last few years, and your mailbox is a target. Here's how to protect it like a pro.

Beware of change-of-address scams. Bad actors are impersonating others to request a change of address with the postal service to steal information.

Armed robberies of mail carriers, involving stolen mail and master mail keys, have cost customers hundreds of thousands of dollars. KPRC Investigative reporter Amy Davis has repeatedly asked the U.S.

Among them: Use a locked mailbox that can only be opened by a key when possible, and avoid leaving mail in the mailbox for extended periods. For long weekends and other extended absences ...

Likewise, you will need individually locking mailboxes and a few pieces of office equipment such as a high-speed photocopier, fax, personal computer, and scanner. The purpose for the additional ...