The Benefits of Shredding Important Documents Around Tax Season

4 Benefits of Shredding Important Documents at Tax Season

February 28, 2024

The arrival of tax season means that many individuals and businesses are busy gathering, sorting, and organizing their financial documents. Amidst the flurry of paperwork, it’s easy to overlook the importance of securely disposing of documents that are no longer needed. At Shred Monkey, we understand the significance of safeguarding sensitive information. Our professional paper shredding services ensure your confidential documents are securely destroyed, protecting you from identity theft and fraud. As tax season approaches, here are four compelling reasons to prioritize document shredding.

Safeguarding Senior Citizens from Identity Theft

October 29, 2023

In today’s digital age, identity theft is a growing concern, affecting people of all ages. However, senior citizens are particularly vulnerable to identity theft for various reasons. They often possess a wealth of personal and financial information, which makes them prime targets for cybercriminals and scammers. Today on the blog, your friends at Shred Monkey are exploring why identity thieves frequently target senior citizens and offer insights into how we can help protect them, including professional shredding services.

Can Your Identity Really Be Stolen from Your Trash?

August 26, 2023

The concept of identity theft has become a pervasive concern in our increasingly digital world. While online data breaches and scams are often the primary focus, the notion that someone can steal your identity from your trash, commonly known as “dumpster diving,” has been a persistent worry for many. But is this concern based on fact or fiction? Continue reading to learn more from the team at Shred Monkey.

When to Shred Tax Documents

February 23, 2023

It’s tax season; you’re buried in pay stubs, forms, receipts, and all sorts of other documents. Plus, you have filing cabinets filled with past years’ paperwork. Is it really necessary to keep all of those documents forever? Or, can you properly shred tax documents after a period of time to create some space and eliminate clutter? The real answer – it depends on the documents. Continue reading to learn more from the team at Shred Monkey.

Drop-Off Document Shredding Service

December 27, 2022

Whether you are a business owner or not, there comes a time to purge sensitive documents. Here at Shred Monkey, we do our best to make that task as easy as possible. No matter the type or number of documents you have, we’re here to help. That is why we offer a convenient drop-off document shredding service.

The Truth About Dumpster Divers

October 21, 2022

When you think about dumpster divers, you probably picture a homeless-looking person going head-first into a dumpster behind a restaurant to find half a sandwich. However, the truth is, that more and more criminals are taking to dumpster diving behind apartment buildings, financial institutions, and other businesses because, quite frankly, it’s a profitable hobby to get into. To protect yourself and your personal business, consider the following blog from Shred Monkey about dumpster divers and learn what you may be doing wrong.

Random Documents You Should Be Shredding

February 22, 2022

If you’re a responsible adult, you probably already make use of a professional shredding service to safely dispose of your secure documents. You’ve got all your bases covered by yearly shredding your tax documents, medical records, and other bills that have your personal information on them. However, as the main goal of shredding is to prevent fraud and identity theft, there are a few more personal documents you should add to the list that you may not have thought of. At Shred Monkey, we always value our clients’ privacy above all else, so take a look at this list and make sure you’re covered.

5 Steps to Organized Documents

April 1, 2021

If you’re an average homeowner that doesn’t own a business or have any complicated financial accounts to keep track of, you may not think much about the organization of your documents. However, every responsible adult needs to keep some personal documents for legal and tax purposes. If you are unclear on what you should keep and for how long, our team at Shred Monkey is here to help. We’ve spelled out five simple steps you can take to create an organized personal document retention plan.

Are There Alternatives to Shredding?

February 17, 2021

Businesses and individuals alike occasionally find themselves in need of secure document destruction. Businesses especially need a secure way to dispose of sensitive data, to ensure the safety and confidentiality of their customers’ information. If you don’t already have a professional shredding service, you may wonder if shredding is really the best option or if you should consider another way. Today at Shred Monkey, we’re discussing alternatives to shredding, and why shredding is the best way to securely destroy sensitive data.

3 Personal Documents You Should Be Shredding

October 19, 2020

If you regularly use a shredding service for your personal documents, your main concern likely is financial documents. Anything that could potentially compromise your credit or put you at risk of identity theft is an obvious choice for shredding, thus you’re not likely to overlook it. However, there are several other documents that you shouldn’t leave hanging around, as they can also put you and your family at risk. Our team at Shred Monkey wants to make sure you’re not forgetting to shred these three documents.

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