📬 MAIL THEFT IS ON THE RISE. HERE'S HOW YOU CAN HELP PROTECT YOURSELF.

The Paradise Valley Police Department has seen an increase in thefts involving U.S. Postal Service blue collection boxes. Criminals are targeting outgoing mail, especially envelopes containing checks or sensitive financial information.

The good news? A few simple changes can significantly reduce your risk.

➡️ Swipe through for four easy ways to better protect your mail and your personal information.

Remember:
✔️ Mail checks and important documents from inside the post office whenever possible.
✔️ If you use a blue collection box, deposit your mail as close to the scheduled pickup time as possible.
✔️ Consider paying bills electronically to eliminate the risk of mailed payments being stolen.
✔️ Use permanent black gel ink when writing checks to make them more difficult to alter.

If you believe your mail has been stolen or you've become the victim of check fraud, contact your financial institution immediately and report the incident to the Paradise Valley Police Department.

Together, we can make it harder for criminals to succeed.

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