Despite the digital age, physical mail interception remains one of the most common ways fraudsters steal identities in the UK.
The Methods
Fraudsters target communal letterboxes in flats, steal mail directly from external boxes, or set up fraudulent Royal Mail redirections.
Prevention Tactics
Ensure your letterbox is secure and lockable. If you move house, always use the official Royal Mail Redirection service. Switch to paperless statements for all banking and credit accounts.