Experts in Document Shredding in Atlanta, A Shred Ahead, Discuss Top Items You Should Shred Now

    NORCROSS, GA, August 07, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Nearly everyone living in America has documents within their home that an identity thief could use to their advantage. Atlanta shredding company A Shred Ahead knows that many of these documents should be shredded before thieves get a chance to steal your identity.

A Shred Ahead, a shredding service in Atlanta, recommends shredding old tax returns after three or four years. Tax returns have your social security number and those of your dependents, so they are like gold to an identity thief. It is wise to keep returns for three or four years in case the IRS has any issues or audits you, but after that time, it is safer to shred them than to keep them.

The experts on shredding in Atlanta also recommend shredding bank statements and any other non-essential communication from banking institutions. Even as little information as your name and the bank's name can be a great starting place for a clever thief, so it is best to shred everything you can from your banking institutions.

Credit card offers are another item to shred immediately. It is very easy for an identity thief who knows a little about you to fill out the paperwork for one of these offers and obtain a card. A Shred Ahead wishes to remind you that, unfortunately, many identity thieves are related to or friends with their victims.

Pay stubs, cancelled checks, cancelled credit cards, and convenience checks are also documents and items which need to be shredded completely. To learn more, visit http://www.ashredahead.com.

About A Shred Ahead:

A Shred Ahead was built from a single operation to become the largest independent shredding company in the south. Founded in 2003, their team of professionals focuses on putting the customer first and offering fast, reliable services.

For more information, visit http://www.ashredahead.com.

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