Identity Theft Protection Tips for Consumers
How can you prevent becoming a victim of identity theft? While no one can totally prevent this crime from occurring, here are some positive steps to take which will decrease your risk.
1. | Carefully destroy papers you throw out. Be especially careful with those containing |
| sensitive or identifying information. Use your shredder for destroying documents. |
2. | Check your credit reports at least once a year. |
3. | Always guard your Social Security Number (SSN). Don't carry your Social Security Card |
| with you. |
4. | Do not put your SSN or driver's license number on your personal checks. |
5. | Guard all of your personal information. Never give your SSN to anyone unless they |
| have a good reason for needing it. |
How to Use Your Shredder
Setup - Fixed basket model
Mount the shredder securely to the rim of the basket. Connect the power cord to any standard 120 volt AC outlet.
Note: Some shredders include a
Caution: All shredders have very sharp, exposed blades on the underside. Please use care when mounting the shredder on to the wastebasket.
6. | Watch out for people who may try to eavesdrop to overhear the information you |
| give out verbally. |
7. | Never provide information to telephone solicitors unless you have initiated the call. |
8. | Immediately delete (and don't reply to) any suspicious email requests, especially if they |
| are asking for passwords or other unique, identifying information. |
9. | Use a P.O. Box or locked mailbox for all mail correspondence. |
10. | Reduce the number of preapproved credit card offers you receive by calling |
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11. | Request a credit freeze if you live in a state that allows this option. |
SPECIFICATIONS:
Shredding Capacity: 8 Sheets of 20lb (75 gsm) paper
Shred Type: Diamondcut™
Shred Size: 0.28 in. x 1.85 in. (7.2 mm x 47 mm)
Throat Width: 8.56 in. (218 mm)
REVERSE
OFF | Shredder Head |
AUTO ON / READY
Reverse / On / Off
w/ Emergency Stop Switch
Feed Opening
Credit Card
CREDIT CARD
Metal Mesh
Shredder Basket
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