Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: Possible cohousing financial crime spree

[Craig Ragland (craigragland]

So, do you suppose there are criminal members of this listserv, using it
as an information source?

It would be very easy for someone to walk into our common house, make
> off with the recycle bin that is in the mail area, and find lots of
> identifying info. Plus, some of our members leave their mailbox keys in
> their slots! So it would be VERY easy for someone to make off with
> fodder for identity theft. There is info on bulletin boards about who is
> on vacation, and when we will have big events in the common house
> (meaning unoccupied apartments).
>
> We've had break-ins, stolen cars & bicycles, and petty theft. Some
> people still leave their doors unlocked or don't properly lock the gates
> and sheds. Some of our members are still hesitant to confront strangers
> walking through the property. The police say we're known as an easy mark
> for theft because we leave too much stuff unsecured.
>
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