ID Theft & the Deceased
Can Family Members Who’ve Passed Become Victims of ID Theft? The sad truth is that anyone can become a victim of ID theft. The deceased are no exception. And because criminals who specialize in stealing personal information are always on the prowl, it’s crucial that you protect yourself, your family and your loved ones even […]
Back to School & Identity Theft
Keeping Yourself & Your Family Safe Back-to-school is an exciting time for students of all ages and parents–it’s also a time that ID thieves are on high alert to steal your personal information. When you think about all the different ways your information is required, the many activities, classes, clubs, financial institutions (colleges & universities), […]
Moving this Summer?
Your Confidential Information Could be at Risk It’s estimated that more than 60% of moves happen during the summer months—it’s the ideal time for families especially since kids are out of school. If you’re in the process or are getting ready to move, it’s important to protect your confidential information and your families’ as well. […]
What is Electronic Waste?
And Why is Proper Disposal Crucial If you think about all the new technology emerging every year and the many different devices people use every day, it’s not surprising that across the world more than 49.8 million tons of electronic waste is generated each year. Electronic or e-waste is made up of electronic devices that […]
Summer’s Here & So Are the Scams
ID Fraud Schemes & Scams to Watch for this Summer Things are finally getting back to normal this summer and folks around the country are on the move. Whether it’s summer vacations, moving to a new home or getting a new job, there’s a lot to look forward to—but at the same time, ID thieves […]
Could Your Confidential Documents End Up in Another Country?
Here’s how it could happen Did you know that paper is one of the most widely recycled materials in the world? This fact, and the fact that Americans use approximately 85 million tons of paper each year is the reason everyone needs to be cautious about what they are throwing into the trash and what […]
Does your business need a monthly shredding service?
Key considerations for companies of all sizes Whether your organization is small or large, you are no doubt still using paper and storing certain documents onsite. And while we often hear of breaches occurring where digital data is stolen, the threat of confidential documents being compromised continues and is a viable risk for most businesses. […]
Residential Shredding: The Ideal Solution for Work from Home Document Disposal
Top Ways to Keep Your Company Secure If your company has employees who are working remotely, you may be on the lookout for ways to ensure your company data stays secure. And although you may maintain a lot of data digitally, there are still many documents that are being printed and stored at home. Work […]
Top Ways to Keep Personnel Records Secure
Protect Confidential Staff Information As an employer, you collect and keep a myriad of personal information about your staff. From social security numbers and birth dates to addresses, bank account numbers for direct deposit, medical information and more, it’s your responsibility that your team’s private information is managed and maintained securely. Here are the top […]
What Should Go in Your Secure Shredding Bins?
And What Shouldn’t. Once you’ve made the decision to partner with a shredding company to protect your organization against ID theft and security breaches, it’s important to manage your documents properly. A key part of this is knowing what should go in your secure shredding bins and what shouldn’t. Take a look: What should go […]