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Are Locking Mail Boxes Really Secure?
By John McCabe
There's a reason why the Post Office uses those big locking
mailboxes with the locking compartment on the bottom. It's the
same reason you should, too.
They do it so people with bad intentions don't steal the mail.
Identity theft is big business-- both doing it and preventing it.
There are two things, however, which will go a long way to
preventing your vital information from falling into the wrong hands.
A paper shredder, preferably a cross-cut model. And a secure, not
just locking, mail box.
So what should you look for when you shop for a secure locking
mailbox?
-- A large drop chute with an angled design. Mail should drop into a
locked box, where it can wait safely for you to retrieve it. This
allows large envelopes and magazines to fall out of the reach of
sticky fingers.
-- Plenty of storage room. You want to be able to leave for a few
days without having your mail fill the box and stick out the mail
slot. A locking mail box with envelopes sticking out defeats the
purpose.
-- Sturdy construction. You want your mailbox to look good, and to
function properly for years. You also want the mail box to resist
attempts to gain entry.
-- Deadbolt locks. Deadbolts are much harder to both pick and pop
open than are cheaper spring-type locks.
-- Seperate mechanism for outbound mail. Often this is a clip
attached to the outside door box.
Locking mail boxes can either mount on a post, a wall or even built
into a pier or pillar to match your home's architecture.
Locks run the gamut, from cheap spring locks to keypad activated
deadbolts.
There are enough colors and styles available to enable almost
anyone to enjoy mail security without robbing from curb appeal.
Identity thieves are like all other crooks. They look for the easy
pickings. Take yourself out of that group by buying and installing a
truly secure locking mailbox soon.
About the Author
John McCabe writes for Hearth & Home, a collection of articles and resources to make your home more efficient, valuable and fun. Hearth & Home is part of the Web Guides Network at http://web-guides.com .
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