Mail fraud has been an ongoing problem over the years, and it is only getting worse today. Criminals are blatantly stealing mail from the post office, mail carriers and home mailboxes. Some of these crooks are buying master keys on the dark web to open mailboxes.
When mail is taken out of a mailbox, it can include checks, bills, bank statements and other personal mail. Once criminals have checks from a mailbox, they will alter them to steal cash from bank accounts. They will also use personal information to steal an identity. Victims can lose large sums of money, their identity and cause a lot of trouble.
Here are three ways you can keep your personal information more secure.
Use these KCSB services:
- Use Online Banking
- Pay bills online
- Signup for E-Statements
These three electronic services are more secure, more convenient and keep this valuable information out of your mailbox and out of the post office. See your Personal Banker to sign up for these electronic services today!