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The Importance of Document Destruction For Your Business
Identity theft and theft of customer data gives nightmares to small business people. It can happen easily, innocently, and unnecessarily when you don’t shred your old documents. Business documents go out of date just like personal papers, but they often contain essential information that can be dangerous in the hands of unauthorized people. Here is…
Read MoreHow Do You Check Your Childs Credit Report
https://lendedu.com/blog/how-do-you-check-your-childs-credit-report No Comments Jeff Gitlen January 26, 2018 Our research, news, and assessments are scrutinized using strict editorial integrity. In full transparency, our company may receive compensation from partners listed on our website. Learn more about how we make money here. It’s an unfortunate sign of the times, but parents today have to be extra vigilant in…
Read MoreWhat to Do After a Data Breach?
After the recent data breaches in the news from Saks 5th Avenue/Lord & Taylor and from Orbitz/Expedia, it is important to take some steps to protect yourself from credit fraud with data breach security solutions. Don’t ignore the possibility that a data breach can happen to you. It is important for your private information and…
Read MoreEquifax Breach Brings Up Questions
Disclaimer: A majority of the content in this document has been curated by a representative of Tahlequah Daily Press and was written by Grant D. Crawford. For access to the original content, click the link here. When browsing the internet, we should all be careful about which sites we enter personal information into in…
Read MoreShould You Get Identity Theft Insurance?
Should You Get Identity Theft Insurance? Identity theft insurance seems like a good idea, but you may not get as much from it as you expect. Wendy Connick (imwconn) Oct 1, 2017 at 12:32PM Identity theft is on the rise: In 2016, it affected more than 6% of all consumers in the U.S. Given the…
Read MoreTypes of Identity Theft – Look Out for These Signs
Warning Signs of Identity Theft | What You Should Be Aware Of PHOTO ©ISTOCKPHOTO.COM/LEOLINTANG Everyone is At Risk of Identity Theft In today’s interconnected and automated world, Americans are at an increased risk for identity theft simply from the number of transactions that take place – many of which you never see and only briefly…
Read MoreOn Site vs. Off Site Document Shredding
American Document Destruction, Inc. is proud to offer our clients both on and off site shredding services. We understand that many business owners struggle with understanding which of our confidential shredding services best suits their destruction needs. We also realize that choosing the right service for your business is all about being well-informed. As a…
Read MoreMail Theft Often Leads to Identity Theft
Mail theft can result in more than just losing a valuable check or package. Criminals often take mail to steal your identity. The Federal Trade Commission estimates 400,000 people had their identities stolen last year because of mail theft. But, there are simple ways you can protect yourself. Postal inspectors say most mail theft in…
Read MoreIdentity Theft Victim: Here’s What I Did Right (and Wrong)
It was bound to happen at some point: I became a victim of identity theft. After a 20+ year career writing and educating consumers about credit, including identity theft, I found myself on the other side of the story. I was alerted through credit monitoring that a new retail credit card had been opened in my…
Read MoreCONSUMER INFORMATION
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/features/feature-0014-identity-theft SHARE THIS PAGE Facebook Twitter Linked-In Recovering from Identity Theft Is someone using your personal information to open accounts, file taxes, or make purchases? Visit IdentityTheft.gov, the federal government’s one-stop resource to help you report and recover from identity theft. Data Breach? Lost Info? Did you get a notice that says a company…
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