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OMG! Someone stole a check out of my mail box

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Re: OMG! Someone stole a check out of my mail box

Posted by Beth1210

well- I just put a fraud alert on my credit- just in case they stole a cc application

Jake is running my credit to double check

but it doesn't look like any new accounts were opened

the banking thing is annoying- I am going to have to change about 10 automatic payments

but first I need a PO box- b/c my bank refuses to send my new account number anywhere BUT my house Chat Icon

which defeats the purpose- since I think someone is stealing my mail!



Just a suggestion...why dont you set it up to pick up your mail at the post office until this is sorted out...it's a PITA I know but at least noone will steal your mail...

Posted 7/8/08 2:22 PM
 
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Beth
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Re: OMG! Someone stole a check out of my mail box





Just a suggestion...why dont you set it up to pick up your mail at the post office until this is sorted out...it's a PITA I know but at least noone will steal your mail...


I am actually going to do that

I am expecting 2 more checks for my car

(bad month- a school bus hit my car)

so my plan is....

Hold the mail

look into getting a locking mail box or a PO box

police report, notary on the fraud affidavit (good thing Grandma is a notary)

I am lucky that the post office is 2 blocks from my house- and it's the summer- so I can walk!

Posted 7/8/08 2:29 PM
 

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Re: OMG! Someone stole a check out of my mail box

Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon sounds like something that would happen to me.......I hope everything works out what a pain!

Posted 7/8/08 4:25 PM
 

Goobster
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Re: OMG! Someone stole a check out of my mail box

Do you live in an apt bldg? It seems someone is certainly swiping your mail. You have to def place fraud alerts, as well as a few other things!

Posted 7/8/08 4:42 PM
 

Beth
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Re: OMG! Someone stole a check out of my mail box

Posted by Goobster

Do you live in an apt bldg? It seems someone is certainly swiping your mail. You have to def place fraud alerts, as well as a few other things!



I live in a 4 family house

our mail is in the entryway

no lock

I had a package stolen months back

I am done- I am getting a PO Box

it's $40 for 6 months!

what else do you suggest I place?

Posted 7/8/08 4:53 PM
 

metagefken
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Re: OMG! Someone stole a check out of my mail box

Posted by Beth1210

Posted by Goobster

Do you live in an apt bldg? It seems someone is certainly swiping your mail. You have to def place fraud alerts, as well as a few other things!



I live in a 4 family house

our mail is in the entryway

no lock

I had a package stolen months back

I am done- I am getting a PO Box

it's $40 for 6 months!

what else do you suggest I place?



alert the post office. theft of mail is a federal crime. they can start an investigation. sorry this happened. hope they catch the b@stards.Chat Icon

Posted 7/8/08 5:17 PM
 

Ambersmom
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Re: OMG! Someone stole a check out of my mail box

Holy crap!!!Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Hope you can get this resolved ASAP!Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 7/8/08 5:28 PM
 

summerBaby10
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Re: OMG! Someone stole a check out of my mail box

ughhh, I hate crummy people!!
Both DH & I know what it's like to try to clean up a mess like that.
I hope you find out who this person is & hang him by his balls Chat Icon

Posted 7/8/08 5:44 PM
 

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Re: OMG! Someone stole a check out of my mail box

Holy crap Chat Icon Sorry you are delaing with this crap!

Posted 7/8/08 6:02 PM
 

SweetestOfPeas
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Re: OMG! Someone stole a check out of my mail box

Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon I cannot believe that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted 7/8/08 6:13 PM
 

smdl
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Re: OMG! Someone stole a check out of my mail box

Can you buy a lockable mail box in the meantime?

Posted 7/8/08 6:13 PM
 

Beth
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Re: OMG! Someone stole a check out of my mail box

Posted by smdl

Can you buy a lockable mail box in the meantime?



I am holding my mail at the post office until I can get a po box

I am going there now to start the process

and I will alert them!

Posted 7/8/08 6:22 PM
 

JodiBabe
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Re: OMG! Someone stole a check out of my mail box

Beth,

So sorry you have to go through this!

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Posted 7/8/08 6:55 PM
 

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Re: OMG! Someone stole a check out of my mail box

Posted by Beth1210




Strange that they would cash it someplace and use their account#.

I wonder if was delivered to the wrong address, like an office and they deposited it in error.


it couldn't have been an error- the forged MY Name

and it kind of looks like an atempt to copy my signature- which is why I am freaked out

Chat Icon I'm sorry you have to go through this BS!

Posted 7/8/08 6:59 PM
 

Beth
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Re: OMG! Someone stole a check out of my mail box

ok- the police report is filed

I have the application for the PO Box- they have plenty open- $43 for 6 months

I have my affidavit Signed and notarized

I am calling the Postal inspector tomorrow

I am completely exhausted

and my DH is sleeping on my side of the bed



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Message edited 7/8/2008 8:45:48 PM.

Posted 7/8/08 8:37 PM
 

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Re: OMG! Someone stole a check out of my mail box

Posted by Beth1210

ok- the police report is filed

I have the application for the PO Box- they have plenty open- $43 for 6 months

I have my affidavit Signed and notarized

I am calling the Postal inspector tomorrow

I am completely exhausted

and my is sleeping on my side of the bed



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Chat Icon you've had a really bad day. getting a PO box is very smart!

Posted 7/8/08 8:41 PM
 

Beth
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Re: OMG! Someone stole a check out of my mail box

it was bad- if could have been ALOT worse

thank goodness this theif is either new at this or really dumb

I am not sure if the police will do anything

but I know the insurace company will- it's there money that was stolen- and they wont let it go


as soon as I get the PO Box- I can get an new checking account number

FUN!Chat Icon

Posted 7/8/08 8:47 PM
 

SweetestOfPeas
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Re: OMG! Someone stole a check out of my mail box

Posted by Beth1210

it was bad- if could have been ALOT worse

thank goodness this theif is either new at this or really dumb

I am not sure if the police will do anything

but I know the insurace company will- it's there money that was stolen- and they wont let it go


as soon as I get the PO Box- I can get an new checking account number

FUN!Chat Icon

yea - sigining a check over to yourself and cashing it with your bank is really dumb. they'll get him

Posted 7/8/08 8:48 PM
 

Beth
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yea - sigining a check over to yourself and cashing it with your bank is really dumb. they'll get him


the last check I would EVER steal is an insurace check - they have whole departments that recover money all day long


and then to use your own account

idiot

but I am glad- I am pressing charges for every offense

Posted 7/8/08 9:02 PM
 

SweetestOfPeas
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Re: OMG! Someone stole a check out of my mail box

Posted by Beth1210


yea - sigining a check over to yourself and cashing it with your bank is really dumb. they'll get him


the last check I would EVER steal is an insurace check - they have whole departments that recover money all day long


and then to use your own account

idiot

but I am glad- I am pressing charges for every offense

GOOD

Posted 7/8/08 9:12 PM
 

4monkeys
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Re: OMG! Someone stole a check out of my mail box

OMG this is INSANE !!!!! Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon
as if you have nothing better to do with your time Chat Icon

Is there a way they can check the cameras at the bank ?

what a nightmare. Id slip a note in the mailbox cursing them out Chat Icon
no I wouldnt, God forbid they start making it a spiteful game.

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Message edited 7/8/2008 9:48:08 PM.

Posted 7/8/08 9:47 PM
 

CallaLily
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Re: OMG! Someone stole a check out of my mail box

We never use our outside mailbox for this reason. i always drop off our bills to the post office or a post office mailbox.

Posted 7/8/08 10:22 PM
 

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Re: OMG! Someone stole a check out of my mail box

That's unbelievable.Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

I hope they get the loser.

Posted 7/8/08 10:24 PM
 

Beth
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Re: OMG! Someone stole a check out of my mail box

Posted by Renee615

We never use our outside mailbox for this reason. i always drop off our bills to the post office or a post office mailbox.



it wasn't a check I sent

it was sent to me

someone had to come inside my lobby and go thru my mail and take it

ETA- it's not like I get checks in the mail every day- it's actually pretty rare

I get work expense checks, and checks for this car accident

I got 1 for $9K and 1 for $2K not a problem

they stole the smallest 1

it's creepy

but it could happen to anyone that gets mail delivered to their house

went I send a check - 1 or twice a month- it goes in a blue mail box on the corner




Message edited 7/8/2008 11:07:35 PM.

Posted 7/8/08 11:04 PM
 

Beth
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Re: OMG! Someone stole a check out of my mail box

Posted by anna



what a nightmare. Id slip a note in the mailbox cursing them out Chat Icon
no I wouldnt, God forbid they start making it a spiteful game.

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I wont be getting mail delivered to my house anymore

luckily the post office is with in walking distance- PO box only for me

Posted 7/8/08 11:05 PM
 
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