Comments on: Save money and protect yourself when you are on vacation

By: jim

jim — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 03:12:17 +0000

My brother-in-law lost over $100,000 due to identity theft. This is serious stuff. He will never regain that money.

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By: Natalie

Natalie — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:37:16 +0000

Also better to stop the essential items like newspaper, wouldn't look as if you are gone.. Youth for Jesus | Formulas To Fix Anything Natalie Youth For Jesus

By: Stew

Stew — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:58:11 +0000

dramon – good ideas, I forgot about that. we do it too

By: dramon

dramon — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:38:43 +0000

put your TV and computers on power strips and turn off the strips when gone for a period of time. This will save energy and if you are in a place that gets lightening or other power issues may save the TV/Computer as well.

We have taken it as far as having a checklist when we leave for the weekend to make sure we don’t forget anything.

By: Craig

Craig — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:16:52 +0000

Either stop mail or ask a neighbor to just collect it so you can have it ready when you get back. also the light timers are a good way to distract robbers.

By: David Rupert

David Rupert — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:14:13 +0000

Actually, according to the Better Business Bureau, only four percent of Identity Theft can be attributed to mail.

However, your tip about holding mail is good one. Overstuffed mailboxes do invite theft of not only your mail, but alert theives that you aren’t home.

Thank you
David
USPS Corporate Communications