Archive for November 2017
There’s Still Time to Enter the Legal Shred “Decorate Your Console” Contest!
Want a chance to win a $100 to Amazon? Enter our “Decorate Your Console” contest today! Legal Shred customers! Do you have a shredding bin or console? Why not ring in some holiday cheer by adding a bit of flair to your office space? The Legal Shred team wants to see your consoles decked for…
Read MoreHoliday Shopping Identity Protection Tips
Avoid scams and protect your identity during one of the busiest shopping seasons of the year. Whether you do all of your holiday shopping on Black Friday, Cyber Monday, or spread it out over the season both in store and online, there are still plenty of security risks to take into consideration. Identity thieves are…
Read More5 Reasons To Be Thankful For Modern Document Shredding
Without commercial paper shredding, businesses and residents run the risk of identity theft, compromised ideas, and ruined reputations. We’ve come a long way since the inception of the first paper shredder, and despite it’s rather peculiar and tarnished history, modern paper shredding and document destruction is a process to be thankful for. Without commercial paper…
Read MoreAnalog Theft Is a Real Threat to Your Identity. Here’s Why.
Digital is not the only culprit for identity theft. Your identity can be compromised in ways you didn’t realize. Know the dangers and protect yourself. Identity theft is usually associated with digital media – credit card fraud from card skimmers, electronic data breaches, stolen thumb drives, and phishing email scams seem to be the main…
Read MoreThe Cyber Monday Shopping Survival Guide (and How to Protect Yourself)
It’s never too early to start thinking about online identity theft as you plan your online holiday shopping. While the holiday shopping season is not quite in full swing yet, online retailers are already dishing out sales and specials to give early bird shoppers a head start on the gift buying bonanza. Perhaps it seems…
Read MoreDoes Aluminum Foil Stop Identity Theft?
DIY hacks are a dime a dozen when it comes to making life easier, but protecting your identity requires more than wrapping your cards in foil. The internet is full of helpful hacks and DIY tips to make life easier (and cheaper), but as it is with any information spread via the world-wide web, some…
Read MoreThe Economic Case for Outsourced Routine Shredding (i.e. How It Can Save You Money!)
Many businesses rely on paper documentation of goods, services, and transactions to keep running a tight ship, but as relationships and customers change, many of these documents quickly become obsolete. However, since they often contain very critical information, you can’t simply throw them away. You may be tempted to employ the use of an in-office…
Read MoreThe Final Quarter of 2017 Means It’s Time to Clean
Your home and office could benefit from an end of year cleanup. Here’s a list to get you started. Everyone loves a good seasonal cleaning. Every new quarter, we are given an opportunity to declutter our spaces and make our homes and offices clean, happy, and efficient spaces. The final quarter of 2017 is upon…
Read MoreDon’t Toss Those Election Day Mailers – Recycle Them!
Election Day is almost here! You’re probably wondering exactly how many political fliers you’ve been delivered over the last few weeks, especially if you live in states with gubernatorial elections, as well as cities with mayoral elections. For many smaller local elections, direct mail will be the only form of paid communication, since it’s a…
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