My Letterbox has been picked and mail being stolen, where can I buy a good lock?

deepdag on 03/02/2014 - 20:05

Hi guys,

Thanking you in advance for looking at this topic. My Letterbox at our unit is regularly being picked by some thieves :-(

Few months back I noticed that our letterbox was open and I gave benefit of doubt to myself that I would have forgotten it to lock. But since then, I've been regularly keeping an eye to check if it happens again.
And it did, so I changed my lock but within 2 days it was picked again. My next door neighbor's letters were stolen which contained letters from bank & credit cards etc. I now have only option to purchase PO box at post office and change all my addresses i.e. bank, RTA etc to PO box. Before I do that, can anyone kindly suggest a place where I can buy a secure lock i.e. something which can not be picked easily for the letterbox. I purchased one of 'cam lock' from one of the lock smith's which fitted my letterbox but now I think I need to invest in a better lock also.

Thank you once again.

Deepdag.

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Comments

  • ilovepizza on 03/02/2014 - 22:36
    +1

    put a spy cam in your mail box, connect it to your wifi and when someone opens your mailbox it should take a picture or video and send it to your computer or email

  • _Bruce_ on 04/02/2014 - 08:23
    +1

    Make sure you carefully check any statements you get, it is unfortunately quite easy for an identity theif if they have access to your mail.

  • donga100 on 04/02/2014 - 10:16

    Put a small parcel in your mailbox with some white powder inside. Write on a note inside:

    "Dear Mailthief,
    Prepare to die a slow and painful death from the parasites in this parcel.

    Warm Regards,
    Me"

  • ilostnemo on 04/02/2014 - 11:04

    good locks can be bought from any hardware shop, you just have to spend extra money

    • deepdag on 04/02/2014 - 18:18

      Thanks ilostnemo.
      I tried local locksmith & Bunnings but not much luck. Will keep trying.

  • DrStinge on 04/02/2014 - 13:51

    Sad that it's come to this. I would also ring your financial institutions and ask them to put a note on your account that your mail has been stolen encase of any unusual account requests.

    • deepdag on 04/02/2014 - 18:13

      You make a valid point. Will do that soon. Many Thanks.

  • Speckled Jim on 06/02/2014 - 13:20
    +1

    Practically impossible to pick?
    Get this:
    Magnetic padlock on eBay

    Works out ~$27. They'll sell you a bulk lot of six ~$22 each.

    Now boltcutters, on the other hand…

    • deepdag on 06/02/2014 - 13:32

      Thanks mcmonte.

      I will ask the seller if I can put it on a letterbox.

      • Speckled Jim on 06/02/2014 - 13:44
        +1

        If the letterbox hole is too small for the shackle, just get a decent hasp kit from Bunnings or wherever and (properly) bolt that to the letterbox. Padlock should then fit.

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