Shredding question

ennui_too · ‎07-30-2014

Would you shred a stack of bank statements from 1996, or just toss them into the recycle bin? As far as I know, all of the accounts are closed.

I don't want to get hysterical over security, but maybe I should.

Shredding costs money. Cool

NoelSeven · ‎03-09-2010

Shred. I shred it all if it has any info on it, no matter how old.

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DoneTryin · ‎03-09-2010

I'd shred, but then I have a shredder. One of my credit unions offers a "shred" day several times a year so that members can take their documents in & have them shredded at the CU. Maybe your area banks and/or credit unions do the same.

Cats3000 · ‎10-07-2013

On 7/31/2014 ennui_too said:
Would you shred a stack of bank statements from 1996, or just toss them into the recycle bin? As far as I know, all of the accounts are closed.

I don't want to get hysterical over security, but maybe I should.

Shredding costs money.

If you don't "get hysterical over security", you're more than likely to get hysterical over the consequences of stolen information.

Shredding does cost money. However, it is far less than you could lose if someone steals information that allows them to access your accounts.

Bottom line: Shred old bank statements, old check you no longer need to keep, old tax returns you no longer need to keep, old credit card and debit card statements you no longer need to keep and anything else that can give someone any part of your identity.

Mj12 · ‎03-09-2010

Shred it all yourself.

seattlegirl98026 · ‎12-09-2011

I agree with everyone. Shred. As VCamp mentioned, lots of organizations have 'free shredding' days or if you can, you may want to invest in a home shredder.

RoughDraft · ‎03-09-2010

Shred.

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Shred, shred, shred!

If there's a Goodwill in your area they do certified document destruction for a small fee. The nice part is it provides work experience for people with disabilities.

tansy · ‎01-02-2011

Buy a good shredder and use it.

chickenbutt · ‎03-09-2010

I'd for sure shred, and only with a cross-cut shredder. Those old ones that make strips are a very bad idea. I think most people probably have a shredder these days, no? I wouldn't want to be without one.