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Canada Post introduces program to thwart mail theft
Mail theft is a serious crime. Each year, people from all around the world lose millions of pieces a mail a day, adding up to incalculable financial losses for individuals and businesses alike. Just in Canada, the nation's postal service claims that 10,000 parcels, packages and all other manner of mail are stolen each year. However, Canada Post recognizes that more mail is likely stolen than reported.
The agency has devoted several resources and made many attempts to thwart hopeful thieves. A Canada Post report claimed that more than 647,000 mail receptacles, including street letter boxes and community mailboxes, have been fitted with master locks, and new employees are now receiving security awareness training. Additionally, postal officials are working closely with both private and commercial customers to develop new and innovative security features, such as online change of address notification services and registered mail specifically for sensitive documents.
Canada Post's latest upgrade comes in the form a "bait mail" program designed to not only protect mail but proactively identify postal thieves, according to Global News. The article says the mail agency has yet to reveal how the program works, but early operations have resulted in 39 arrests and more than 300 charges.
Mail theft, fraud and even losses are a significant problem all around the world. The Daily Mail writes that 280,000 letters are lost each week in the United Kingdom alone. As with any medium, there are unavoidable dangers of theft and tampering because not every piece of mail can be independently monitored, but there are innovations companies can leverage to improve the chances of a particular piece being delivered.
Address correction software gives businesses the confidence of knowing their materials are being sent to the proper location. Companies can improve accuracy and efficiency all at the same time.
