This is prime time for mail theft.

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McLain, a 30-game winner as a Detroit Tigers pitcher who later was convicted of money laundering, theft and mail fraud.

FORBES: Aggressive Accounting

Based on the e-mail, Mr. Alioto claimed a theft loss deduction for 2005, which carried over to 2006 and 2007.

FORBES: Cliff Is Not a Thief

Robert Alan Soloway, the notorious Seattle spam marketer known as the "Spam King, " was arrested Wednesday after being indicted on charges that include identity theft, money laundering and mail fraud.

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When comparing insurance policies, make sure they cover a wide range of losses, such as fire, theft, breakage and loss through the mail.

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As the author of "Your Evil Twin: Behind the Identity Theft Epidemic, " Sullivan shreds check statements and never answers e-mail solicitations.

NPR: Identification Theft: Protecting Your Personal Data

If you are a customer and get such an e-mail, call your bank on the service line listed on your monthly statement and report the attempted theft.

FORBES: Seven Ways To Foil ID Thieves