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Mail Theft Fuels Organized Crime | Texas News
Austin police shattered a major organized crime ring, nabbing eight suspects and hauling in tens of thousands of stolen checks, hundreds of mail pieces, and piles of personal data—all started with counterfeit keys to swipe mail. From there, they spiraled into identity theft, apartment leases, storage units, drug trafficking, and illegal guns. Mail theft is back as a serious threat in our digital age, with criminals exploiting physical mail’s weak spots. Authorities warn it’s a growing trend—since this bust, they’ve already dismantled four more rings. Stay safe: pick up your mail daily…
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