Comments on: Paper Shredders Will NOT Protect Your Identity

By: Identity Theft Secrets

Identity Theft Secrets — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:25:41 +0000

All the comments on this post only prove my point further. Shredding and paper companies are the only commenters on this post. Why? They are the only ones who have “data” to show that shredding your information protects you. There is still NO study I have seen (not done or paid for by a paper shredding company) that conclusively shows shredding your personal papers before putting them out in the trash will do anything to help you protect your identity.
Shred if you want.
It’s a good idea. But statistically speaking, until I’ve seen otherwise, I’m still going to beat the dead horse and say that shredding your personal documents does nothing to lessen your chances of becoming a victim of identity theft… and that anyone who says is STILL (case in point being this post) just trying to sell you a paper shredder.

By: Jesse H.

Jesse H. — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 03:59:03 +0000

While I agree that shredding your documents isn’t a one-step approach to safeguarding your identity, I think you’re dismissing the importance of shredding personal information.
Shredding your personal document keeps them out of the hands of dishonest people.
It’s true that there’s far too much dependence on social security numbers. It’s also true that there are many other way that thieves steal identities. However, shredding your personal documents is certainly a valid first step toward thwarting identity theft.

By: Industrial Paper Shredder

Industrial Paper Shredder — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 07:47:39 +0000

Home shredders are very helpful as well as cheap there are usually old documents and records related to banking and saving sheets.

By: Industrial Paper Shredder

Industrial Paper Shredder — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 07:46:53 +0000

Home shredders are very helpful as well as cheap there are usually old documents and records related to banking and saving sheets.

By: shredder

shredder — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:11:46 +0000

Exactly professionals are very much good at there work so it is good for the clients,thats why i prefer such things…..

By: Lindsey

Lindsey — Thu, 29 May 2008 13:15:30 +0000

I think personal shredding doesn’t work. That’s why I’ve taken all my stuff to this company called Stordok. They seem to do a really good job with shredding my documents. I’d rather do that, because at home, it won’t make much of a difference. However, shredding done by professionals is worth it.