Comments on: Identity Theft

By: Industrial Shredders

Industrial Shredders — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 10:24:32 +0000

Identity theft has brought great tensions to the corporate world causing many companieslosses each year. Everyone is scared of their personal information not leaked out tosome strangers. Not only offices but individuals at home should also purchase onefor safety.

By: David

David — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 09:42:49 +0000

As we observed identity thefts are very common nowadays. I think the best thing that we should do to protect our credit cards and other financial accounts is to shred all those things but I agree with the previous comments, you will spend a lot of time doing it or in other words it’s a waste of time to others but at least you are safe from identity thefts. http://personalmoneystore.com/moneyblog/

By: Still Broke

Still Broke — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 03:43:31 +0000

Identity thieves couldn’t use my credit cards if they wanted to — they are all maxed out.

By: Vern Masterson

Vern Masterson — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 02:17:58 +0000

All you’ve got to do is shred everything with personal or account information on it. It may seem like a waste of time, but better safe than sorry.

By: tiredofbeingbroke

tiredofbeingbroke — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 02:17:51 +0000

I make sure to shred all junk mail that I get. I blogged about this same article a few weeks ago. It is crazy and it makes American Express appear desperate for new account holders.

By: Vanessa

Vanessa — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:37:24 +0000

I tear mine up, focusing on the parts where you have to fill out. Half goes in the trash, the other half down the garbage disposal.
When I am at my mother’s house, I burn it because we live in the country and she has a huge fire place.
Also my credit card (that I am diligently paying off) monitors my credit from all three.

By: Coco

Coco — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:32:32 +0000

They pile up in my apt. When I finally get around to tossing them with all my other junk, the common criminal is too lazy to sort through the mess.
I’m too thrifty to pay a monthly fee. I check my credit reports bi-annually ($24 for all 3 if you sign up for the service and cancel it after you get your info)
I haven’t had a problem so far (ya’ll stay out my trash!) except for that time someone got a calling card in my name and ran up $1200 in calls to Senegal. No reputable company will hold you responsible and the less than reputable probably won’t report you…I’m hoping.

By: The Frugalista Files

The Frugalista Files — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:55:34 +0000

PJD-Dang. I can’t believe that happened to you. Go right to the police! I’m glad you got it cleared up.
Tameika-Girl, you are not playing. I promise not to get you mad.
CoolChick-Sounds like a plan!

By: CoolChick20

CoolChick20 — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:32:01 +0000

Okay, I don’t burn my stuff. Although, that might actually be a good idea. I do use a shredder, but I have been guilty of being lazy and just ripping something up and putting in the trash.
One thing that is very valuable to me though is the identity theft guard they have at Bank of America. For $12.95 a month, they will monitor your credit file for you and if something does happen or there’s an inquiry into your file, they notify you by e-mail and by phone.
They also work with you to clear the entire mess up if you’ve been a victim of identity theft. I feel that’s better than have nothing out there to protect me except a shredder.
Like the Frugalista said, shredded papers can always be taped back together…..

By: Tameika

Tameika — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:52:18 +0000

Burn baby, burn! I burn all sensitive info in the fireplace. Of course it’s summer now, but my parents live in a nearby rural area and they frequently burn things anyway so I toss my sensitive information on the pile and watch it completely disappear. I have a shredder, but I like the safety of knowing the items is GONE and can not be reproduced in anyway. A little extreme, but it doesn’t cost me anything extra and its no hassle.