Protect Against Identity Theft

1. • It takes victims, on average, six months and approximately 200 hours of work to recover from identity theft, according to a report from the SANS Institute.

   • The average loss for a victim of identity theft is $1,100, according to the Javelin study.

   • The total cost of identity theft in 2020 was $56 billion, the highest number in recorded history.

   • Mail is used by identity thieves to collect personal info like full names, addresses, account numbers, and it takes just 1 piece of mail. 

   • A secure mailbox deters theft and protects important deliveries.

   • Locking mailboxes ensure documents reach you and not a thief.

   • Visible locking mailboxes send a message: this area takes security seriously.

   • Criminals tend to skip harder targets, reducing overall risk in your community.

• A locking mailbox keeps your mail secure without requiring the carrier to use a key. The mail carrier deposits mail, small packages, and medications through a reinforced slot, and only the homeowner who holds the keys can access the locked compartment to retrieve it.

• We partner with trusted, high security mailbox manufacturers known for their durability and craftsmanship. Our primary partners are Mail Boss and Fort Knox Mailbox, both recognized for producing heavy duty locking mailboxes that meet our standards for security and long term reliability. 

  • See Mail Boss Mailbox here

  • See Fort Knox Mailbox  here

• If you’ve found a different mailbox that fits your needs, we’ll make sure it’s installed securely and up to USPS standards.

• Unfortunately no, many locking mailboxes are just for show and easy to break into, that's why we install high security locking mailboxes from our partners Mail Boss and Fort Knox Mailbox that are proven to keep your mail secure.

• See the security of Mail Boss Mailbox here

• See the security of Fort Knox Mailbox  here

• BMC 6.15.050 - An ordinance requiring locking mailboxes for rental units went into effect on Jan. 1, 2025. During scheduled inspections of rental units, Bellingham Rental Safety Inspectors will check to see that the units have locking mailboxes. They will also check to ensure rental units have locking mailboxes if renters submit code enforcement requests. This requirement is designed to help reduce mail theft, support renters’ financial security, and protect them from identity theft.

• BMC 6.15.150 - Any person violating any of the provisions or failing to comply with any of the requirements of this chapter shall have committed a civil infraction and shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $200.00 per day for the first 10 days that the violation or failure to comply exists and $500.00 per day for each day thereafter.

• Yes, but only certain models meet USPS requirements. We install locking mailboxes that comply with USPS delivery standards. 

• Yes, we can group up to 4 mailboxes on a secure post. If you're configuration has 4+ please contact us.

• We also install cluster mailboxes. A cluster mailbox, also known as a CBU, is a centralized, USPS approved unit that serves multiple homes from one secure location. Each resident has their own locked compartment and key for convenient secure mail delivery and pickup.

• Ourlocking mailboxes receive small packages and medications. For larger items, we'll recommend mailbox models and/or secure package drop boxes.

• If your keys are lost, don’t worry. During installation, we remind customers to record their key serial numbers for easy replacement. You can order replacement keys directly from us or the mailbox manufacturer, pricing is the same either way. 

• If keys are lost we offer lock rekeying services.

• Yes, we provide professional locking mailbox installation, including concrete setting, secure post mounting, and full USPS-compliant placement.

• Yes, professional installation ensures proper height, positioning, USPS compliance, and reinforcement for long term stability.

• Give us a call, we'd be happy to recommend or supply you with a high security locking mailbox and materials needed for the job. Visit the "video" section of our website for installation tips and product reviews.

• We are the NW Washington Distributor for Fort Knox mailboxes and would be happy to supply you with the most secure mailbox on the market.

• Typically 24 inches deep in concrete for stability, but it can vary depending on utilitity lines below the surface, soil condition, and maibox location. Call 811 before you dig.

• The mailbox should be 41–45 inches above the road surface to the bottom of the mailbox or point of mail entry and 6–8 inches from the curb with house or apartment number on the mailbox. We follow all USPS and city guidelines during installation.

• Yes, we are licensed contractor through the state of Washington. Contractor license# BELLIML755OH