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Identity Fraud vs. Identity Theft: Know the Difference
Although the two are often used interchangeably, identity theft and identity fraud are, in fact, separate issues. 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 truth…
Read MoreHelp Protect Our Seniors This National Senior Citizen’s Day
Seniors are prime targets for identity theft. Here’s how you can help members of our senior community this National Senior Citizen’s Day. August 21st marks the annual celebration of National Senior Citizens Day – a day to support, honor and show appreciation to our senior family and community members. This important day reminds all of…
Read MoreBack to School Identity Protection 101: Stay Safe This School Year
Here are some back to school identity protection basics. It’s time to get ready to head back to school, which means parents and their children are busy shopping, filling out the required school forms, getting yearly physicals, and labeling all of their supplies.  This is an exciting time for students, but it’s also a good…
Read MoreDo Your Employees Suffer From Security Fatigue? Here’s How to Combat It
Technology users get tired and stressed out from the efforts of remembering multiple login credentials, PINs and ever-changing security protocols. The result? Making poor decisions that could result in an intrusion, exposure of sensitive data, loss of reputation or even huge financial losses. This is what security fatigue looks like, and if your employees are…
Read MoreIdentity Theft Protection During Hurricane Season
When a terrible storm hits, it’s the aftermath that is the worst. Communities are left to rebuild what’s been damaged and destroyed; downed trees, damaged power lines, debris littering the streets, and houses and businesses are often left uninhabitable. Disaster preparedness is a topic that may make some uncomfortable, but it is completely necessary, particularly…
Read MoreIdentity Protection While On Vacation
Here are some pre-vacation travel tips to keep your identity safe as you enjoy the lazy days of summer. The last days of summer are still ahead of us, which means vacation is still on the horizon for many. Â Before you pack up your suitcase, be sure to do a pre-vacation identity protection check, too.…
Read MoreICYMI: Chain of Custody, Purge Shredding and More
Here’s what you missed on the Legal Shred blog this month. Document Storage: Keeping Information Secure While many thieves scour the Internet for personal information, some still rely on old-fashioned methods, like mail theft and trash digging. This is why it is imperative for businesses to keep current and old documents properly secured and stored…
Read MoreWhat Is Managed Records Storage?
Managed records storage is the practice of maintaining the records of an organization from the time they are created up to their eventual disposal. This may include classifying, storing, securing, and destruction of records. As the requirements for records management continue to change, practices need to stay updated on the latest regulations and ensure that…
Read MorePaper Shredding 101: 5 Things You Need to Know
Regular document and media destruction is a valuable asset to protecting your company’s brand, reputation, and identity. Here are the shredding basics when it comes to working with a shredding company. Companies and people alike have fallen victim to identity theft and scams because of loss of information that a person used off of a…
Read MoreStrip-cut Shredding vs. Cross-Cut: What’s the Difference?
The two main types of shredders in the document shredding industry are strip cut and cross-cut shredders. Here are the main differences between the two. Perhaps you’re one of the fortunate consumers or businesses that has never had to deal with identity theft, but don’t think for a minute that it’s because of luck.  Identity…
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