Alberta RCMP say that following the events of the last two years and months of distance from loved ones, Albertans are looking forward to unwrapping memories together this holiday season. In order to keep these sweet moments from being stolen, Alberta RCMP are giving advice to help Albertans practice good mail safety.
“While it is the season of giving, crooks are s-elfish and we know that there’s nothing more tear-ible than having your holiday cards and packages stolen from the mail. By following some of our card-inal rules we can all work to keep the grinches away,” state Alberta RCMP in a press release.
Some of the rules for mail safety during the holidays include:
• If you won’t be home for the holiday season to collect your parcels, arrange for mail to be delivered to an alternate pickup location or ask a friend to grab it.
• Consider installing video cameras to deter thieves from taking what doesn’t belong to them.
• If you’re shipping an expensive item through the mail, ensure there are tracking codes and know when it will arrive so you can be home to accept the delivery.
• If you are stocking up on holiday gifts through online shopping and won’t be home have the items delivered to your local post office to keep them safe until you can get them.
• If you are receiving items containing sensitive or financial information RCMP encourages you to have them delivered to your nearest post office to be held until you can safely get them.
• It is recommended to never send money through the mail.
• RCMP recommend sending your holiday gifts in brown or opaque packaging instead of holiday themed gift wrap so that it’s less obvious that the contents inside may be valuable gifts.
• Plan to be home when packages are supposed to arrive.
• Check mail daily to help keep sweet memories from being stolen.
• Track your shipments and if possible opt for a signature required delivery.
shaela.dansereau@pipestoneflyer.ca
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