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Identity theft and shredding..

if someone steals my post for the purpose of ID theft, do they need documents to be intact?

I save post that I feel may need shredding, but sometimes can't be bothered. is it enough to tear up a document, paying special attention to the name and address panel?

sara3 Sun 06/07/08 13:45

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redheadisbac
Sun 06/07/08
13:47

anything ie ur name , address , anything liek that needs to be got rid of

redheadisbac
Sun 06/07/08
13:48

http://www.reisswolf.co.uk/en/reisswolf.html

this site may help u

sara3
Sun 06/07/08
13:49

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isn't tearing it up enough? I would be more careful with bank details but if it's just a letter from the gas board... would an ID thief present it someone sellotaped together?

redheadisbac
Sun 06/07/08
13:50

anyhting confidential needs to be shredded now to bsi standerds for extra security , please do read the link i sent u x

sara3
Sun 06/07/08
13:51

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I will, and thank you :o)

redheadisbac
Sun 06/07/08
13:53

http://www.lombardrecycling.co.uk/sub_page.cfm /editID/12

please it is vital u shred ur personal details

redheadisbac
Sun 06/07/08
13:53

your welcome , i used to work for a company that dealt with all this stuff so i know how important it is x

Fitboy-slim
Sun 06/07/08
13:54

Just find a quiet corner behind a sofa or similar, and leave the shredder there, plugged in.

Shred as you go. Don't even bother to put the papers down, just feed the shredder.

Alternatively if there are any young kids in your family they love shredding. Give em a quid and they'll shred everything and come back for more.

sara3
Sun 06/07/08
14:04

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thanks Fitboy - I tried that but my son stuffed up the shredder so the docs just came through with dented lines on them!!

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