Croton-on-Hudson Residents Warned of Mail 'Fishing' Scheme

Mailbox Theft Alert in Croton-on-Hudson

• ⚠️ Croton-on-Hudson police and the postal service have issued a warning after two men were seen fishing mail from a public mailbox.
• 🎯 The incident occurred over the weekend at the mailbox located outside the post office on Main Street.

How Mail Theft Works

• 🎣 Thieves are targeting mailboxes, including those with high-security features, to steal letters.
• 💰 Stolen checks are often washed, rewritten, and cashed for large sums of money.
• 💡 Criminals have adapted to security measures, with past incidents involving sticky traps to catch mail.

Community Reaction and Advice

• 📬 Residents who use the mailbox, especially for mailing checks on September 12th or 13th, are advised to monitor their accounts for fraudulent activity.
• 🚶 Some individuals are opting to mail items inside the post office due to increased awareness of these crimes.
• 🤔 Others are reconsidering their convenience-driven habits, with plans to be more cautious in the future.