identity theft
The 5 Most Common Types of Identity Theft in Clearwater
| Identity Theft | confidential data, data breach, identity theft, information security, security
Identity theft is one of the most damaging and scary experiences that someone can go through. Though the internet can be a fun and useful place to learn new things, connect with others, and even perform work duties, it’s also ...
Continue Reading How to Protect Your Child from Identity Theft in Orlando
| Identity Theft | confidential data, confidential records, identity theft, personal information, personal shredding
In the age of COVID-19, more people have turned to shopping, paying their bills, and working online. Doing these activities from home means that more people’s identities are subject to theft. Would-be thieves are looking for ways to exploit the ...
Continue Reading How to Keep Your Identity Secure in St. Petersburg
| Identity Theft | credit card sttements, financial forms, fraud, identity theft, personal information
Identity theft is not just a petty crime. In fact, fraudsters in the United States stole $56 billion from identity theft victims in 2020. Furthermore, Florida is ranked #4 in the United States for identity theft rates. Even the most ...
Continue Reading Tampa, Here’s When (and When Not) to Put Your SSN on a Form
| Confidential | forms, identity theft, personal information, personal shredding, social security
An SSN, or Social Security number, is the all-important piece of personal information that the government uses to track your lifetime earnings and the number of years you worked. Social Security numbers are a unique identifier issued to all U.S. ...
Continue Reading What You Should Do with ATM Receipts in Ft. Myers
| Clutter | financial documents, ft. myers, identity theft, receipts, shredding
Isn't it frustrating when you have ATM receipts bursting from your wallet or purse? Are you wondering where you should dispose of these important little pieces of paper? Concerned about your personal information being available for everyone to see? No ...
Continue Reading Feeling Curious, Clearwater? Here’s a Brief History of Paper Recycling
| Recycling | identity theft, paper waste, recycling, sustainability, waste reduction
Are you curious about how recycling came to be or how long it’s been around? You’re in luck! We’re going to give you a brief history of paper recycling. Ancient Paper Recycling The very first recorded instance of recycling was ...
Continue Reading You Should Be Shredding All of Your Company Mail in St. Petersburg, and Here’s Why
| Business | company mail, identity theft, mail disposal, personal data, sensitive documents
There are so many scams happening online in today’s world that it’s easy to forget the scams, theft, and fraud that can occur in the real, physical world. One of the most common scams still rampant today is thieves committing ...
Continue Reading 3 Ways an ID Thief Can Use Your Name and Bradenton Address to Steal Your Identity
| Data Breach | fraud, identity theft, on-site shredding, paper shredding, personal information
When there's a data breach, identity theft is one of the most common results. So how careful do you have to be when shredding our personal information? We know that tax documents and credit statements need secure disposal, but what ...
Continue Reading Should Orlando Businesses Really Worry About “Dumpster Thieves”?
| Fraud | fraud, identity theft, information security, paper shredding, private information
Dumpster divers are a common sight around Central Florida, especially Orlando. While many aspects of this activity can result in criminal penalties—such as trespassing, littering, and disorderly conflict—digging through trash isn’t technically illegal. Shocking, right? Nevertheless, dumpster diving is something ...
Continue Reading Full Guide: What to Do if You Live in Orlando and Your Identity Has Been Stolen
| Identity Theft | credit card statements, fraud, identity theft, sensitive documents, sensitive records
Identity theft, also known as identity fraud, is far too common in the United States. As it happens, Florida is among the states with the highest rates of identity theft in the country. If you suspect your identity has been ...
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