Identity theft has become big business for criminals. As consumers, we need to be more vigilant about how we handle our financial and medical documents. Union County wants to help you dispose of these sensitive documents in a safe and secure manner. They have set up a 2016 Union County Mobile Paper Shredding Schedule to assist you.
2016 Union County Mobile Paper Shredding
You should never toss your bank statements, credit card statements, medical records or any other sensitive information in the trash. As soon as your garbage can is at the curb, anyone can go through it. That makes it a treasure trove for criminals. You can make it more difficult for someone to steal your identity by shredding your documents before putting them out on the curb. An even better way to do this is to bring them to one of the 2016 Union County Mobile Paper Shredding trucks. They will safely dispose of these documents for you.
The 2016 Union County Mobile Paper Shredding events are exclusively open to Union County residents. Businesses will have to make other arrangements. You are allowed to bring up to four boxes or bags that weigh no more than 10 lbs each. If your papers are in plastic binders, the binders must be removed before shredding. The shredding events are meant for confidential documents only. Newspapers, magazines and other non-confidential paperwork can be left curbside for your regular recycling pick-up.
2016 Union County Mobile Paper Shredding Schedule
All shredding events will be held from 9am to 1pm. On any given day, the event may end before 1pm if the on-site trucks fill up. Only dry papers will be accepted. No wet or damp paper, please. You will find the complete 2016 Union County Mobile Paper Shredding Schedule, including locations and directions, at the Union County website.
There are other steps consumers can take to protect their identity. If you find yourself a victim of identity theft, you will need to report it right away. To find out more about protection and reporting, please visit USA.gov's Identity Theft information page here.
Have you or someone you know been a victim of identity theft? How long did it take to report this and get your personal information back on track? What steps do you take now to avoid another attack? Please share your stories and tips in the comments below.
Originally posted on my Westfield NJ Luxury Homes real estate blog here: http://luxuryhomesnj.com/blog/2016-union-county-mobile-paper-shredding/.
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