Identity Theft News
Spring Cleaning? Don’t Forget to Shred
Ensure that old media and paper files are properly disposed of by relying on a professional document destruction service this spring. Spring is finally here, and it’s the perfect time to go through all of your unused and unneeded documents and electronics that can potentially put you at risk for identity theft. A clean office…
Read MoreElectronic Waste Recycling
Don’t toss your old hard drives in the trash. Not only is it bad for the environment, it runs the risk of identity theft. Computers and other electronics do not have an indefinite life span. While we rely on cloud technology to store much of our data, the truth is computers and hard drives will…
Read MoreAs the Cost of Square Footage Increases, Don’t Waste Valuable Space (and Protect Your Identity, Too)
Paying for external storage? Using up your space unnecessarily? Here’s how to assess your needs and save your money (and your identity). You live in your home. You pay good money for your space. If you own a business, you probably spend a significant amount of your revenue on a place to run the ship.…
Read MoreUniform and Managed Workwear Destruction Services
Branded uniforms can aid fraudulent use if they fall into the wrong hands. Don’t just toss them, destroy them. Your company’s uniforms are an important way of identifying your staff members. This is especially true of first responders, such as police officers, firefighters and EMTs. When uniforms become damaged or unusable, or if your company…
Read MoreTax Season Identity Protection Tips
Stay safe with Legal Shred’s tax season identity protection tips. The Internal Revenue Service takes every precaution to protect taxpayers and help victims of identity theft and refund fraud, but taxpayers should also take steps to mitigate tax season identity theft. Identity thieves can compromise your identity by trying to file fraudulent refund claims using…
Read MoreIndustries We Serve: CPAs, Bookkeepers, and More
CPAs: We have you covered for professional and legal shredding services. With just a few weeks left in the tax season, accountants and tax preparers are busy filing yearly returns for their clients. What happens to that paperwork once the season is over, and where are old tax records going once they are no longer…
Read MoreThe Legal Shred Monthly Blog Roundup: Tax Identity Theft, Choosing the Right Partner, and More!
The February blog roundup from the identity protection experts at Legal Shred February may be the shortest month of the year, but identity theft and protection never slows down. Identity theft is a serious matter, and by taking proactive measures to protect your personal information, you can help prevent identity theft from happening to you.…
Read MoreNeed a Productivity Boost? Try Routine Paper Shredding Services
Boost productivity with a routine paper shredding service that fits your needs. Did you know that science supports the notion that clutter can negatively impact efficiency? To paraphrase what researchers at the Princeton University Neuroscience Institute found, when your environment is cluttered, the chaos restricts your ability to focus.
Read MoreIs Routine On-Site Shredding Right For You?
Routine on-site shredding service can take the guesswork out of document destruction, all while bringing it to your doorstep. Document destruction isn’t as simple as relying on an in-office shredder and doing the task yourself or leaving it up to an employee. In-office shredders come with a lot of risk;  you may expose sensitive personnel…
Read MoreChoosing the Right Partner (for Shredding Services)
Looking for services in all the wrong places? Legal Shred has you covered. Sometimes choosing a service provider for document destruction is sometimes as simple as asking a friend for a recommendation. Other times, you need to go through a formal selection process to find someone who matches with you, your budget, and your needs.…
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