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Prevent Identity Theft

What types of information should I shred?

(Resource: Federal Trade Commission)

  1. Charge receipts
  2. Copies of credit applications
  3. Insurance forms
  4. Physician statements and personal medical records
  5. Bank statements/ATM transactions/Checks
  6. Expired credit/debit cards
  7. Credit card statements
  8. Invoices: phone/utility/cable bills
  9. Old tax forms
  10. Payroll stubs
  11. Outdated financial records

Businesses should shred:

  1. Research reports
  2. Drafts of contracts
  3. Legal documents
  4. Project plans
  5. Business strategies
  6. Old customer lists
  7. Old business quotes/bids
  8. Sales reports
  9. Product cost analysis
  10. Employee records (medical/insurance/reviews/benefits)

All documents containing personal and sensitive information should be shredded. Business files should be strictly maintained and shredded at the appropriate time.

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Resources

The Federal Trade Commission

National Crime Prevention Council

Identity Theft Resource Center™

United States Department of Justice

Better Business Bureau

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