Identity Theft News
Shredding Equipment 101: Bins and Consoles
Bins and Consoles: Get to know the equipment that makes the best of our routine shredding service. Do you know how much sensitive information is around your office? Sensitive information is defined as information that is protected against unwarranted disclosure. Access to sensitive information should be safeguarded, not only for the protection of your business,…
Read MoreTop 5 Reasons to Shred Mobile Devices
Mobile devices have a life span. Here’s why you should shred them. While mobile devices have certainly become part of our daily life, the truth of the matter is these gadgets have a life span. With newer models being rolled out as technology evolves, obsolete devices end up becoming paperweights for our desks. Unless you’re…
Read MoreIdentity Theft Statistics – ID Theft Hits All-time High in 2016
Thousands of Americans are victims of identity theft each year. 2016 was no exception. 2016 was a banner year for fraudsters. According to a study from Javelin Strategy & Research, identity theft statistics show that the number of victims increased 16% to reach 15.4 million U.S. consumers in 2016 – the highest number since Javelin…
Read MoreCybersecurity 101: Protecting Your Identity Online
Cybersecurity 101: Follow these tips to keep your computer’s security tight. Cybersecurity is crucial to identity protection, and as the identity protection company, we at Legal Shred want to remind our customers to engage in safe online practices, in addition to protecting themselves offline. The Internet is a wonderful tool; research is right at our…
Read MoreThe Legal Shred Identity Theft Survival Guide
Identity theft can cost you thousands of dollars and countless hours to fix. How can you avoid it? Identity theft can cost you thousands of dollars and countless hours to fix. When people think of identity theft, more often than not they assume it’s from a data breach or a compromised social security number. The…
Read MoreCompany Allegedly Dumped Records, Gets Hit With Lawsuit
The State of Kansas filed a lawsuit against a company for allegedly dumping sensitive material. Here at Legal Shred, we cannot stress the importance of safely and securely shredding your sensitive documents, and here’s a perfect example of why businesses need to shred their paperwork. SearchTec, Inc., a Kansas-based public records search company, is under…
Read MoreLegal Shred Is Certified By the Mobile Shredding Association. What Does That Mean?
Legal Shred is certified by the MSA, and here’s what that means for you. You might see and hear about the Mobile Shredding Association (MSA) when working with a document destruction company, and while you may not be familiar with what the MSA is or what the organization does, it’s actually a crucial part of…
Read MoreWhy You Should Attend Community Shredding Events
Far too frequently people tend to hold onto old and sensitive documents longer than they need to. Conversely, rather than keeping documents, many people simply just toss them in the trash. With identity theft on the rise, document security and identity protection are a high priority. These are the most convincing reasons that you should…
Read MoreTop Benefits of Drop-off Shredding Services
At Legal Shred, we offer drop-off shredding services for those that need just occasional paper shredding. Ever consider dropping your sensitive documents to a local shredder to the job for you? Credit card offers and junk mail can quickly accumulate and overwhelm the average home shredder. Ever consider dropping your sensitive documents to a local…
Read MoreDoes Your Company’s Security Policy Include Paper?
Companies are trusted with the personal and sensitive information of customers and employees, making an effective security policy a high priority. Does your business have a solid security policy? A security policy is a document that states in writing how a company plans to protect the company’s physical and digital assets. Similar to how a…
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