With the rise of identity theft in the UK, the requirement for secure letterboxes has never been higher. For residents in multi-occupancy buildings, the communal mailbox is often the weakest link in their personal security chain. At Post Boxes UK, we specialise in providing solutions that go beyond the standard box to offer genuine peace of mind.
The most common method of mail theft is "fishing" — where an opportunistic thief uses a hand or a tool to reach through the aperture and pull out envelopes. All of our secure letterboxes are designed with internal anti-fishing baffles. These are specifically angled plates that allow mail to drop in easily but make it virtually impossible for someone to reach back in and retrieve it.
A mailbox is only as secure as its lock. While many budget models use basic wafer locks that can be easily picked or forced, we use 10-disc security locks as standard. These offer thousands of differs, ensuring that no two residents in a large bank are likely to have the same key, and providing significantly higher resistance to tampering.
To prevent "jemmying" (the prying open of the door), our secure ranges feature reinforced doors and frames. By using high-grade galvanised steel or stainless steel with precision-engineered tolerances, we minimise the gaps that a thief could use to gain leverage. This robust build quality is what sets an EN13724 compliant box apart from the competition.
Identity fraud costs the UK economy billions every year. By specifying a secure letterbox system, developers and landlords are taking a proactive step in protecting their residents from the devastating impact of stolen personal information and financial documents.
If you are concerned about the security of your current mail delivery system or are specifying for a high-risk area, please contact us to discuss our anti-theft models.
For more specialist information on protecting your mail, please visit our dedicated site: www.antitheftpostboxes.co.uk.
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