Top Holiday Scams and What You Can Do to Stay Safe
Scams of all kinds are creeping up, and the more you know, the better you can prepare and avoid falling victim to some of these top holiday scams. The holidays are in full swing, which means criminals are taking advantage of the busy retail season to steal your identity. Now is as good a time…
Read MoreHoliday Paper Recycling: Fast Facts
Exactly how much waste is created during the holidays? Here are some fast facts. According to the EPA, from Thanksgiving straight on until New Year’s Day, Americans accumulate about 25% more trash than any time of year. That’s because there’s added food waste from holiday celebrations, not to mention shopping bags, packaging, wrapping paper, bows,…
Read MoreHoliday Shopping Security Guide
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. Online thieves are out in full force, ready to capitalize on the millions of online shoppers who are submitting…
Read MoreShop Safe Online This Cyber Monday
Cyber Monday has become the next Black Friday, which means a surge in internet traffic, online transactions, and an increased risk for fraud. The holiday shopping season is in full swing, which means gift buyers are scouring the internet and store shelves for the best deals. It also means buyers need to beware; busy retail…
Read MoreThe Biggest Reasons to Be Thankful For Document Destruction
Modern paper shredding and document destruction is a process to be thankful for. Here’s why… 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 shredding, businesses and…
Read MoreProtect Your Identity While Traveling for the Holidays
Don’t let identity theft worries bog you down. Travel safely and enjoy the holiday season with these few tips. With the holiday season beginning, travel plans are underway for many who are off to visit friends and family to celebrate the festivities. Of course, with travel comes the worry of identity theft, but it’s possible…
Read More3 Simple Rules Employees Should Follow for Optimal Identity Protection
It is imperative that businesses enforce policies for employees to follow to provide optimal workplace identity protection – not only for themselves, but for your business too. We are in an era of oversharing. It seems that social media has made it commonplace to share every aspect of our lives, and sometimes that mentality can…
Read MoreICYMI: It’s Time to Consider Quarterly Cleanup
As we close out October, many businesses and residents are preparing to close out the final quarter of the year. Here’s how Legal Shred can help you clean up! The end of the quarter is upon us, and what better time of year to start cleaning out file cabinets and virtual files that have accumulated…
Read MoreA Clean Desk Policy Means Better Security
A Clean Desk Policy Means Better Security Following a clean desk policy can help your business reduce the risk of information theft, fraud, or a security breach caused by sensitive information being left unattended and visible in plain view. “It’s pointless to have a nice clean desk, because it means you’re not doing anything.” While…
Read MoreWhat Happens to Paper Ballots After Election Day?
Ever wonder what happens to those paper ballots after you cast your vote? It’s been a busy election season, and now that the votes are cast, you’re probably wondering what happens to those paper ballots once the election is over. Despite our reliance on technology to make processes easier, when it comes to voting, technology…
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