Security first!

Just the other day, mom received an important mail from her sister based in New York that looked like it had been torn open from one side. Some curious neighbor had taken a peek at her mail before placing it back. Well, good thing is they decided to put it back in the mailbox after peeking. Mom does’nt really bother as long as it is still in tact and I was shocked when she told me that most of her mail that came from her sister in US usually if not half open, is kind’a crampled. I told her that she should not allow these things to happen and she should not compromise her privacy. What if a certified theft is the one who manage to know that an important mail is inside her “not so secured” mailbox? I think they would’nt mind getting the whole stuff, besides in the wrong hands, her incoming mail can be a treasure trove of information about her. A bill from her credit card, a statement from her checking account and even an unsolicited offer for a new credit card that may include some basic information about her. That’s a scary thing.

I told mom to just purchase on of those security mailboxes that not only gives a very nice accent to her house but would also give her an added security for her incoming mail and outgoing mails…Mom loves to send and receive letters – and since she does’nt bother to study the art of emailing – she still depends on her mailbox to secure all her mails and packages. I suggested that if she decides to buy one of those locking mailboxes, she pick the one that would match the color of the house walls for added enhancement and to reiterate the motif she created for it. This is the locking mailbox I want for her house…

Everyone should take precaution especially now that Christmas is fast approaching. Though this is a season of giving and laughter - lets not forget that for some, this is also the best time to take advantage of other people, so just a friendly reminder...take care of your personal belongings and make sure that you bear in mind not to bring so much when you shop especially during this season...Merry Christmas!