Sun’s Out, Scams Out: Watch for Identity Theft this Summer
Sun’s Out, Scams Out: Watch for Identity Theft this Summer – Legal Shred helps protect you from summertime scams with secure document shredding and disposal services.
Summer, when the sun’s out, is a time when most of us are headed out on our planned vacations, having outdoor barbecues, and spending our days at the beach. Unfortunately, it’s also peak season for scammers who are looking to take advantage of your distractions. As routines shift and people travel or step away from work, identity thieves are ready to grab your personal information for illicit use.
At Legal Shred, we want to remind both homeowners and businesses that protecting your personal and confidential information is just as important during the summer months as any other time of year. If not more.
Let’s take a closer look…
During the summer, people let their guard down. Mail piles up while you’re away, financial statements are tossed without thinking, and home offices or desks get cluttered with sensitive paperwork sitting until you get back. At this time, fraudsters are aware of the situation and will look for vulnerabilities—from unlocked mailboxes to unsecured file disposal—and they act quickly.
From stealing Social Security numbers from improperly discarded documents to using address and account info to open fake credit lines, the damage can be both financially and emotionally devastating.
Professional shredding is one of the simplest, most effective ways to eliminate the threat of identity theft. By securely destroying documents that contain sensitive data—like account numbers, medical records, employee files, or even junk mail with your name and address—you ensure nothing falls into the wrong hands.
At Legal Shred, we offer convenient and secure options for one-time purges or ongoing scheduled shredding, whether you’re a homeowner doing a seasonal cleanout or a business managing bulk documents while the sun’s out.
What Should You Shred This Summer?
- Expired insurance documents
- Old pay stubs and tax files past retention dates
- Utility bills, credit card offers, and bank statements
- Employment records and patient files no longer needed
- Any document with personal identifiers like names, addresses, and birthdates
Don’t let summer scams catch you off guard. Take proactive steps now to reduce your risk. Partner with Legal Shred for secure, reliable shredding services that help protect your privacy and keep identity thieves at bay.
Ready for a summer cleanout? Contact Legal Shred today to schedule your secure shredding service.
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