Finding an unexplained rubber band on your mailbox forces you into a moment of uneasy curiosity. It might be nothing more than a tool a mail carrier forgot to remove, or a remnant from a flyer that’s already blown away. But when it appears without context, especially more than once, it naturally makes you question who put it there—and why they chose your home. That uncertainty can linger long after the band is gone.
The healthiest approach is cautious, not panicked. Remove the band, make a mental note of the date and time, and casually ask neighbors if they’ve seen the same thing. If it keeps happening or coincides with strangers lingering, missing packages, or unusual vehicles, document what you notice and call your local post office or non-emergency police line. Most of the time, the answer is simple and harmless. But paying quiet attention lets you protect your home—and your sense of safety—without living in fear.
