Are Virtual Mailboxes Safe? (I put them to the TEST with AirTags)

[@AllThingsSecured]

This is, so far, the most expensive KZbin video I've made 😂 If you found it helpful or even just entertaining, it would help a lot if you liked the video or used this affiliate link for the most secure Post Scan Mail virtual address: www.postscanmail.com/a/1950-w-corporate-way.html?ref=joshsummers5

[@MommaKong7]

Lol, thank you for spending time and money to make it. It was helpful.

[@user-cd7st4nk5q]

Does Post Scan Mail offer a more professional building? I would like my business to have a more professional look. What do you recommend?

[@hazengo]

Now travel to ALL Postscan mail locations in all states and report back to us on which addresses are forwarding and which are primary hubs.

[@greyhawk5990]

Above & Beyond, to say the least. I have been trying to decide which service to use. This video was most helpful in demonstrating real-time visuals of the process. Also, your analysis of facility security is very accurate. 😊

[@neroyuki241]

very eye-opening video and the fact that you travelled all the way to CA just to see how they operate their service? That's wonderful

[@AllThingsSecured]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻

[@RRTHEGOD]

We appreciate you going this length to film this video it was much appreciated 💪🏿💯💯💯

[@briannaclarke2545]

They can forward it to your real physical address?

[@MrHunnyBunny529]

That old lady at the door is a legit security feature

[@homesteadishdad]

I was about to say this must have been an incredibly expensive video, but you beat us to it! This is very eye opening and I, for one, appreciate it!

[@AllThingsSecured]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the kind comment.

[@impossiblequestionsguru3215]

Really appreciate how much you went above and beyond, in creating this youtube video. A lot of planning, traveling, and expense. I hope that your viewers appreciate this as much as I did. Thanks again.

[@AllThingsSecured]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the kind words.

[@peterkwolek2265]

Always makes me feel better about doing business with a company when they allow visitors to see how they operate. When I see an investigation get turned away or hear “company choose not to respond for comment “ it makes them seem quite ominous.

[@AllThingsSecured]

Agreed, I was very impressed with Post Scan Mail.

[@Thoughtful8]

@@AllThingsSecured do you know anything about " I- postal 1" ? Do you know how sade they are ?

[@freelancecake]

Very helpful. Now I actually know how virtual addresses work. You saved me a ton of time. 😂

[@AllThingsSecured]

Ha! Glad to hear it, Austin. I appreciate the comment!

[@MrDmacc1]

​@AllThingsSecured What about a pmd (Personal mail box) from ups, which is not a po box? I've had one in the past for a business, and didn't have any issues. But my main concern will be how are these virtual addresses looked at from lending institutions to establish business credit, and also for a logistics business that requires a physical address? I know a shared office spaces cover all aspects , because they actually allow you to use their address, to receive mail, and temporary office space when needed. I hope this makes sense , just looking an affordable way to do this. Thanks in advance

[@chefwillbeats]

This helped a lot. I was skeptical on digital address but your video put everything in perspective

[@synthwave7]

Wow - the USA does have some nice services. Never heard of "Virtual Addresses". Very interesting.

[@AllThingsSecured]

They’re catching on internationally, believe it or not.

[@dalemyers6184]

I found out something very interesting. I was looking at mailbox opportunities as I will be selling on Amazon and getting a virtual address. I typed in the address for PostScanMail and Anytime Mail - They use some of the same addresses. When I typed in the physical address on Google - over 25 different businesses showed up using the physical address with different SUITE #s

[@AllThingsSecured]

Oh yea, a lot of these mom and pop mail stores contract with multiple virtual mailbox services.

[@dystopian786]

Always a very educational experience.

[@AllThingsSecured]

Thanks so much 🙏

[@FrazzleCat]

If my streaming becomes even moderately successful then this is exactly the type of thing that I'll need. That'll be months from now at best, realistically, but it's nice to know that this sort of service exists and is trustworthy.

[@cloud24patrol]

what's the update for your streaming success?

[@FrazzleCat]

@@cloud24patrol Good question, and this is a nice progress check for myself as well. I've since learned that it's a very slow process & that some people stream for a year or two before they find a niche where they take off. As of now, I have 20-some followers (the number fluctuates, but it's typically between 20 to 25 and I'm told that this fluctuation is normal). People join the stream depending on what you're playing or doing and when you're doing it, so you'll get a few percent or so of your followers into chat. I do have a regular lurker or two, however, and lurkers are the backbone of any stream. In hindsight, I should have originally said "in about a year" rather than "months from now", but it is steadily if slowly improving.

[@cloud24patrol]

@@FrazzleCat awesome! success takes time. good luck to you

[@peterkwolek2265]

I’m moving in a few months, something that I do regularly enough that I should look into these companies to get an address that will persist over years. Getting tired of moving and having to update my profile on 45 ish services.

[@AllThingsSecured]

Exactly 👏 It sounds like a virtual address would really benefit you.

[@andrewlebaron363]

1. What level of security do we want? 2. Need option to pick up mail in person? 3. Do we receive time sensitive mail (make sure it’s not a forwarding address)

[@charliemoorejr.]

KZbin just suggested me to your channel and I just subscribed! This video was very informative 😀👏🏾! Thank you!

[@AllThingsSecured]

Great!

[@HeiferTheHeliumHuffer]

This is a very good video, thank you! This answered literally every question I could have possibly had and even gave me some recommendations. This was exceptional!

[@AllThingsSecured]

Great! 👍🏻

[@LillaPellechi]

Thank you for taking the time to make this!! Incredibly helpful.

[@AllThingsSecured]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks, Lilla!

[@xyckriz]

great editing 👌

[@AllThingsSecured]

Thank you!

[@yasinabdirzak7435]

I never understand virtual mail, before this video. Thank you.

[@AllThingsSecured]

Glad it was useful!

[@TheSeraphik]

Thank you for this video it really helped me out I’ve been looking for answers on this stuff for ages!

[@ivyfeenix]

My dilemma is I have people from out of state that want to send gifts and donations but I don't want them to know what city or state I'm in. The town I'm in is small and Amazon Wishlists exposes my name, city and state. That's enough info to find my public record information and locate me. It's scary to think about.

[@Iron-nocap]

Thanks for this! I'm caught up in an estate battle because of a will not being notarized correctly. Since it involves people I know nothing about, I'm not giving my home address or po box. I wanted to give 123 I don't think so st, but that wouldn't work per the attorneys hahaha. I signed up for one but then asked for notarized documents and I started to wonder if I did the right thing. I don't anticipate anything ever actually going there, it's just for privacy.

[@peterkwolek2265]

I settled on Traveling mailbox, in the checkout (annual plan) it has a space for referral/promo code that isn’t auto filled. I used your link, just wanted to make sure I don’t miss a step.

[@AllThingsSecured]

You didn’t. Thanks for the support and I hope you enjoy the new address!

[@jps3b]

Great video. You put a lot into this. That’s why I just subscribed. Quick question. I’ve just started researching virtual mailboxes. I’m planning on moving to Mexico in a couple of years when I retire. I’m currently reside in California where I was born and raised not far from the Anaheim location that you visited in the video. My wife and I are just simple people who don’t receive a lot of mail because we do as much as we can online for example pay bills, receive bank statements etc. we are planning on renting our condo in California while we live in Mexico 5-6 months out of the year. We would like to use a virtual mailbox to keep an address in South Dakota as a tax shelter from the oppressive taxes of California. Of course I will speak with my tax attorney before I do anything, but could you recommend a service? I’ve read that a lot of expat’s use traveling mailbox and I see that you do as well. I appreciate any thoughts.

[@AllThingsSecured]

Having an address in another state doesn’t automatically make you a resident of that state. You need to change your domicile (usually indicated by your drivers license, and the. You can use a virtual address.

[@luke9822]

1:24 It's my understanding that PO boxes have allowed you to use a physical address for many years. This is right on their website, along with other features you state are not available, like FedEx and UPS delivery: "24/7 PO Box access at most Post Offices. Street Addressing: Get a delivery address for packages from other carriers (including Amazon, DHL, FedEx, and UPS); subject to availability and restrictions. Keep your signature on file so you don’t need to wait in line to sign for a package. When your signature is on file, we’ll place mail in your PO Box or in a secure parcel locker for pickup at your convenience. Small businesses: Whether you've got a side hustle or a storefront, get a professional-looking address and keep your personal and business lives separate."

[@rawnwild]

Although this is true, a lot of people use these companies as a “residential address” so you can actually be a resident of that state to get a license, register a car, get insurance, etc.. a PO Box does not allow this. This a great option of people who live in vans or RVs and constantly travel around.

[@le_th_]

I used a USPS p o box for years in an affluent neighborhood in Oakland, CA. I purchased the largest parcel box they had but, due to a design flaw in the actual box, very few packages could fit inside (mostly just envelopes) and still have the drawer open. Thus, I ended up standing in line to have them get my packages, and it took forever because I was in line with everyone else who had business with the USPS from passport services, to picking up their packages, to buying stamps, to whatever. Then you have the seniors who ENJOY going to the USPS every single day, and standing in line, to have their once-a-day interaction with the mail clerks. They have nothing to do but chit-chat, and take their time, while everyone else is standing there tapping their foot trying to get in and out (and I'm 56, so I'm no spring chicken myself, but I work and time is valuable). Since 2005, I've had approximately 9 different USPS post office boxes...all with a physical address...in 4 different busy cities in an urban-dense region (Berkeley, Oakland, Emeryville, El Cerrito, right across the bay from San Francisco) and no matter which city, or which one of *multiple* USPS locations, all were very time-consuming because you must stand in line to receive any package that is a shoe box size or larger, or one of an odd size. I've vacillated from almost 100% strictly business zones where all the people were business owners/employees who were in a hurry, some with a dozen or more boxes they were just dropping off to areas that would be considered extremely affluent (not a condo less than $1M), all the way down to one servicing students at UC Berkeley. If you are in an urban-dense area the USPS is *not* the way to go if your time matters to you. Now, if you live in a small city like Wichita, KS, the USPS might be great. Moral of the story: know your market and know it well. If your time, or your employee's time, matters to you, I would encourage you to avoid the USPS. Also, I've used the USPS in other states and other geographic regions in California, and had the same experience because they were all densely populated (Dallas, Houston, Manhattan, Hoboken, NJ, Hermosa Beach, CA, Playa del Rey, CA [where LAX is located]). You spend a lot of time in line waiting to get your packages even when you have a signature on file.

[@jtrain3113]

Your brilliant thank you very much from Australia 🇦🇺

[@Ellipsis115]

Decision points: 1. Security level 2. Willl/could you pickup mail in person? 2.1 Could you do that for the bigger central mialing locations? (Even if its like once a month/for bank letters, within return windows etc.) Could be your monthly cycle endurance test - however you want to justify this journey could be worth it. 3. Do you receive time sensitive mail?

[@AllThingsSecured]

👍👍

[@thetourminator]

That's one heck of a nice working vacation, LOL. Hopefully you incorporated some fun time in those different cities.

[@AllThingsSecured]

It was literally a 16 hour turnaround in California, so I wouldn’t really call it a “vacation”.

[@MR-fu6yt]

Watching other videos on virtual mailboxes, it seems that there are younger people getting into the business. Living abroad, the last thing I need is one that will close down because they couldn’t run the business profitably. That’s a huge headache thinking about everything I have to update. So I think another important consideration is to find a virtual mailbox that is backed by a solid company and not a mom and pop operation.

[@channel1channel139]

the 'primary hubs' links go to no-content KZbin pages :)

[@quinnkemp3654]

Great video! Extremely informative.

[@CoolBreezyo]

Great video - pace, information, presentation. A+ Thanks 👍

[@AllThingsSecured]

Thanks! 🙏

[@LuisRodriguez-sl4wb]

This is a great video, thank you for this project !

[@AllThingsSecured]

My pleasure, Luis!

[@jeanetteagain6631]

Thank you👍🛎️😊

[@AllThingsSecured]

Welcome 👍

[@Am-xforce]

P.O. Box mail does forward. Most usps P.O. Box locations are allowed to receive ups and fed ex packages. P.O. Box services are available online. Might need to do some actual research next time.

[@cwdesigns101]

Thank you. Great information.

[@AllThingsSecured]

Glad to hear it.

[@aibochan1764]

Great video man

[@BobJones-dq9mx]

Excellent and innovated tutorial!

[@AllThingsSecured]

Appreciate that, Bob!

[@lovelyshermane8814]

Outstanding info Thank you

[@AllThingsSecured]

Thanks 🙏

[@djragnar407]

thank you so much for this video!

[@AllThingsSecured]

You're so welcome!

[@peterkwolek2265]

Looking at post mail, for the 30 item quota, if you get say 15 items a month of unsolicited mail I see they “filter spam” but does that mean it gets sorted and counted against your quota? Or sent to the bin for free? (I’m sending this inquiry to them aswel so no worries if you don’t know)

[@AllThingsSecured]

From what they told me (and my personal experience), I never have obvious spam counted against my Mail quota.

[@ejonesss]

actually po box does take ups and fedex you have to use the following format 200 main street unit 200 anytown any state usa any zip code* they will put a card or key to parcel locker in your po box.** ** you take the card to the customer counter and they will get your package *= exact format may vary depending on post office. the only think post office boxes may have problems with the lithium batteries*** ***= lithium batteries have been known to cause fires and large batteries are considered dangerous goods but even small batteries like those used in the smart phone scared the us postal system as they did not want to deal with the samsung galaxy note 7 recall.

[@virtualcbs982]

Depending on the USPS location, where I previously lived, they allowed it. Where I live now, they don't allow it and actually charge a premium if they accept a package deliver by UPS or Fedex. I was shocked the first time (and last) when I went to pick up a package and had to pay. I would definitely ask first.

[@mohammad.Du93]

Thank you so much

[@AllThingsSecured]

You're most welcome

[@68fn2]

which company is most private and secure?

[@eAnewryzm9]

It's helpful and entertaining. Is there some trusty company you would recommend for forwarding ecommerce purchases. Thank you in advance.

[@AllThingsSecured]

There are plenty of package forwarding services, but that’s a bit different than virtual addresses.

[@JimmyShot]

My PO BOX allows ups and fedex, even Amazon but it runs late.

[@user-cd7st4nk5q]

Does Post Scan Mail offer a more professional building? I would like my business to have a more professional look. What do you recommend?

[@johntran7021]

Was thinking of virtual mail but

[@ronnietheinvestor8844]

Good stuff!

[@AllThingsSecured]

Thanks 🙏

[@zacharyprice6298]

Love the video.

[@AllThingsSecured]

Thanks, Zachary! (FYI…I’m back in CM)

[@himanshuchhabra1942]

Not so much relevant for me, but still it was fun to watch to satiate my curiousity

[@AllThingsSecured]

Thanks for watching!

[@PedroRodriguez-hy5ty]

Can my package go to the Philippines wear I live now let me know thanks

[@aperson1181]

Are your recommended services called virtual address providers?

[@belindabelinda7463]

New subscriber here! Great video. Can you use virtual mail address to get a driver's license?

[@AllThingsSecured]

I’m not sure, honestly! But I highly doubt it.

[@belindabelinda7463]

@@AllThingsSecured Actually, it worked!

[@differentcontenttv2662]

So can you ever pick up packages from the virtual address if you ever wanted to

[@AllThingsSecured]

Did you watch the video? I picked up a couple packages.

[@iamme8406]

Is it possible to have someone pick up mail for me from the physical location? For example could I give permission for a friend/family member to pick it up?

[@tnxyou3381]

Hi! Im a bit paranoid about VPNs having a backdoor code hacking my crypto wallet. Is it possible like i downloaded a vpn from playstore and got my binance and metamask wallet hacked?

[@AllThingsSecured]

Why are you asking that on a video about virtual addresses?

[@tnxyou3381]

@@AllThingsSecured because im paranoid. But downloading vpns cant affect my crypto right?

[@lalo5648]

I got a virtual adreee through incfile, the only issue I have it’s 5 hours away from when I am, I’m theming to think of any reason that it would be an issues? Your video explains allot , I will contact my rep and she want all in tells

[@AllThingsSecured]

It’s only an issue if it’s somehow inconvenient for you.

[@ElGhostPresents]

Can I use any mailing center or post office adress as my return address as long as I add my number without the need of a P.O Box or Virtual Mailbox?

[@WThomas]

Thats a service your poat office might offer

[@mohammad.Du93]

Is government ID/passport considered sensitive

[@AllThingsSecured]

It is, but it’s required when you’re asking somebody else to receive and open your mail.

[@astropioneer3296]

Paul Giamatti!

[@AllThingsSecured]

Nope, not me 😎

[@isaacm8655]

HI, I am looking for a virtual address that I can use for my drivers license and credit cards/ banks. TIA

[@AllThingsSecured]

Can’t do that unfortunately.

[@isaacm8655]

@@AllThingsSecured thanks for the quick reply.. can you elaborate ? can't do the drivers or Credit cards, or banks ? Thank so much!!

[@mikelopez1163]

I strictly ship...i dont receive any mail. But i dont want to use my home address. So do you think this is better than an actual p.o. box

[@AllThingsSecured]

Possibly. If you ship using logistics companies other than USPS (such as FedEx or UPS), then you might want a virtual address in order to receive returns if that's a possibility. The USPS won't accept packages from other logistics companies.

[@mikelopez1163]

@@AllThingsSecured thank you

[@simaellopez3602]

I’m a small business and I want an anonymous address, can I use a virtual mailbox as a return address?

[@AllThingsSecured]

Yes you can! I do 👍🏻

[@kashiikhan5023]

Nice

[@AllThingsSecured]

Thanks 🙏

[@oposkainaxei]

This is US only.

[@AllThingsSecured]

No, it’s not. Virtual addresses can be found all over the world, I just visited the US ones.

[@peterkwolek2265]

This is a bit off topic but I’m quickly losing faith in AirTags, I have 4 and one is already MIA despite me being a hermit and it’s 99.9% likely still in my bedroom. These were purchased recently so battery should be fine.

[@AllThingsSecured]

Yea, I don’t have enough experience with them to help you there. Sorry!

[@guyvitch-shelafague7693]

Staples lost my mail so many times with ipostal smh . You just never know

[@AllThingsSecured]

Yikes. That’s not cool.

[@XInfantryman]

Wow, an ID to pick up mail, but an ID for voting is considered racist.....

[@TheShubLub]

2:06 What??

[@AllThingsSecured]

Can you provide a more specific question?

[@pedroblanco8311]

Hi Josh, this is very helpful. I have two questions. 1) Are you familiar with a virtual mailbox service which shows something residential (Apartment High Rise for example)? (Specifically, I have to list an address with my employer on a document each year. I'd prefer for a busy-body who decides to search it to think it's plausible I live there. I'm looking to set this service up in the coming months, and would be happy to subscribe via a link which may benefit you. 2) I'm new to your channel, and the 1st video of yours we watched had multiple cc languages available. This one for example doesn't. Do you plan to upload text files with permission for KZbin to translate them into at least the same languages you had on your excellent 2 FA video? kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKu4h6WwZc6rpJo Thanks for your help, Pedro

[@AllThingsSecured]

Hey Pedro! Hmm...residential. Personally, I think that the Traveling Mailbox address I link to in this video (the one in North Carolina) looks very residential from the Google Street view. Just my opinion, though. As for languages, I used to have a service automatically translate the captions into various languages, but then I had some people tell me that the translations were a joke. Did you find it useful? If so, I can go back to translating them again.

[@pedroblanco8311]

​@@AllThingsSecured On the language front, for your videos I've seen where this was available, the translation was quite respectable. I have yet to see even a movie where 100% was translated correctly, however with 20+ countries speaking Spanish, there's always going to be variation. As a subscriber, and fan of your skillset, I'd be super appreciative if you could add the language options to all of your videos. It allows me to comfortably watch this with native Spanish speakers and will keep us on your channel longer. From what another KZbinr (a Foodie) has shared, if she doesn't upload a text file to her videos, the translation does get garbled, however she's said when KZbin has the transcript as a text file, the translations are quite good. I think she typically has 6-7 languages available. Here's a link to her most recent video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZzYeKmblK2spNU I assure you, we will get deeper involved with your channel when the videos have these language options.

[@squidwerd1981]

What guarantee do you have that the employee scanning your mail isn't stealing your information

[@SigmaTradizionalisti]

Please can you let US know the best mailforwarding service in Ohio? We apprecciated your excelent video and professionali help, We are shipping in the USA and sometimes in Europe. Regards Stefano