ICYMI: The Holiday Shopping Protection Guide
Still shopping for last minute gifts? Make sure you haven’t missed our holiday shopping identity protection tips! The stores are getting crowded as the holidays close in. You’ve got a to-do list a mile long. You’re probably putting your credit cards to some serious work. It’s the perfect time for fraudulent activity to go unnoticed. …
Read MoreTraveling This Holiday Season? Don’t Forget to Protect Your Identity
Identity theft worries putting a damper on your holiday travel plans? Follow these simple steps to keep safe this holiday season. With the holiday season in full swing, travelers all over are making their plans to visit families, take a much-needed vacation, and enjoy some R&R. With travel comes the worry of identity theft, but…
Read MoreThink Your Identity Is Only At Risk Online? Think Again
Data breaches and online identity theft may seem most common this time of year, but offline identity theft can also happen this time of year. With so much emphasis on data breaches and online identity theft, it is easy to lose sight of other dangers around us. Online identity theft, especially during the holiday shopping…
Read MoreGetting Your Annual Flu Shot? Make Sure Your Identity Is Protected
Do you know where and how your personal health information is being stored when you go for your annual flu shot? While the seasonal flu can fluctuate year round, the CDC states that flu season can begin as early as October and continue into as late as May. With flu season underway, many are headed…
Read MoreWinter Storm Preparedness (and What To Do If There’s Storm Damage)
Winter storms are inevitable for our neighbors in the north. Here’s how to keep yourself AND your identity safe this winter season. Do you know how to prepare for a winter storm? While it still may seem early in the season to talk about the white stuff, it’s never to early to think about being…
Read MoreThere’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…
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