Shred These Documents to Safeguard Your Sensitive Information
From bank statements to expired IDs, see what documents you should shred to protect your identity and prevent fraud.
Shredding paperwork with sensitive information is another easy way to keep your identity safe and finances protected. Apart from junk mail and old bills, do you know what other documents in your home you should shred?
Here’s a list of items to consider shredding when it’s time:
- Junk mail
- Paid utility bills
- Medical prescription labels and related paperwork
- Expired IDs
- Travel itineraries
- Shipping labels
- Resumes and CVs
- Bank statements
- Canceled checks
- Tax documents older than 7 years
- Paystubs
- Credit card statements and receipts
- Expired warranties and insurance policies
(only if you no longer have the warranty or insurance)
