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Documents You Should Shred To Keep Your Identity Safe

Here is a list of old documents that you should shred and what you should keep

Document Shredding Service In Tewksbury MA

We Help Prevent Identity TheftWe offer people tips on how to prevent identity theft. Thieves can't steal what they can't read, so it can't be said enough-one of the most important steps you can take in preventing identity theft is to properly dispose of personal information so it doesn't end up in the wrong hands.
Experts agree that the best way to dispose of documents that contain your personal information is to shred them. We strongly recommends using a shredder or hiring a professional shredding service.
Free Tips It's not difficult to determine what you should shred. Essentially, any document containing information that you don't want others to have should be shredded. People who buy their first shredder are surprised as they often end up shredding twice as much as they expected. It's a simple step that goes a long way toward securing your information. Here's a brief list of documents that should be shredded:
- Obsolete financial records, including loan applications
- Pre-approved credit card applications
- Personal medical records or physician statements
- Correspondence and tax preparation worksheets
- Receipts for purchases-Bank statements
- ATM receipts-Credit card statements
- Cancelled checks-Mail and old records
- Utility bills-Credit card charges
- Insurance forms-Investment transactions
- Expired charge cards-Mailing labels from magazines
- Pay stubs-Old driver's licenses or passports
- Expired insurance and membership cards

Any documents that may contain Social Security numbers, birth dates, your mother's maiden name and any account numbers or online passwords.Our company offers drop-off and off-site shredding service plans starting as low as 49¢ /Lbs. To get started on your next shredding job, you can either call s at (978)636-0301 or book online here http://mydocumentshredding.com

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