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Going On Vacation? Here’s Some Quick Tips for Identity Protection
As you pack up for vacation, don’t forget to make a pre-vacation identity protection checklist before you head out the door. The last of the lazy days of summer are still ahead of us, which means vacation is still on the horizon for many. Before you pack up your suitcase, be sure to do a…
Read MoreLegal Shred Announces New Office Location In Island Park, New York
New office expansion enables Legal Shred to accelerate growth in document destruction and identity protection for New York City and Long Island residents and businesses. Legal Shred, the identity protection company, today announced its expansion by opening its 3rd office space, located at 55B Saratoga Blvd., Island Park, NY 11558. The new location brings Legal…
Read MoreIn-House Office Shredders Cost More Than You May Realize
When it comes to paper shredding, don’t rely on DIY methods & in-house office shredders. Purchasing in-house office shredders may seem like a wise investment, but the reality is that office shredders will cost a lot more in time, overhead expenses, and security, which is a lot more than the original price tag. Here’s why…
Read MoreShredding Different Types of Media
Want to protect your identity beyond the paper trail? Here’s how you can do it. While document destruction can help you maintain your reputation and preserve your identity, whether it’s business or personal, shredding isn’t exclusive to just paper. Your identity can be spread far and wide on a variety of different media, from hard…
Read MoreProtect Your Identity: Prevent yourself from becoming an identity theft statistic through prevention, not luck.
Protecting your identity isn’t so much about luck as it is diligence. 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 protection isn’t something you want to gamble with, and the reasons go far…
Read MoreRoutine Document Destruction Is a Reputation Saver
Want to keep your reputation intact? Consider routine document destruction. As Warren Buffet once said, “It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it.” For businesses, maintaining your reputation isn’t just about good customer service or an excellent marketing campaign. A good reputation is built by how you secure yours…
Read MoreAnalog Theft Still Big for Identity-related Crimes
Think digital is only the culprit for identity theft? Think again. 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 culprits. According to a recent analysis, it’s analog files we need to be concerned…
Read MoreBusiness Identity Theft Part II: Why It Happens
Ever wonder why thieves go after businesses? In our last post, we talked about business identity theft and how it happens. We have a good understanding of how thieves can get a hold of business identities, but why are they going after an entity versus an individual? The answers may seem obvious, but are no…
Read MoreBusiness Identity Theft Part I: How It Happens
Think businesses are safe from identity thieves? Think again. Did you know that businesses are just as susceptible to identity theft as individuals? Businesses have a lot at stake when it comes to securing themselves – proprietary information, branding, patents, trade secrets, bank records, and more. How can business identity theft happen and what can…
Read MoreCalifornia v. Greenwood: What’s Up With the Trash?
Your trash isn’t as safe as you think, and the courts will tell you that. Are you familiar with the case California v. Greenwood? This particular case is rather important if you don’t pay attention to what you toss in the trash. California vs. Greenwood stemmed from a 1984 investigation in Laguna Beach, California. Investigators…
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