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.

Professional Shredding Can Save You Money

3 Ways Professional Shredding Saves Money

June 4, 2021

Business owners are always looking for ways to cut costs and maximize profits. You always want you business to be running as smoothly and efficiently as possible, so finding ways to save money is always beneficial. With that in mind, did you know that hiring a professional company to handle your document shredding can actually save you money in the long run? While in-house shredding may seem like a money-saving plan, it’s likely not saving you as much as you think. Check out these three ways Shred Monkey can actually add value to your business this year.

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.

3 Ways to Protect Your Business from Identity Theft

June 24, 2020

While some Americans believe that identity theft mainly applies to individuals, the truth is that businesses are not immune. The same problems that identity thieves cause for individuals can harm a business’s finances and credit history. Additionally, if a business is attacked, it can threaten the livelihood of many employees and customers who rely on the company. To avoid the threat of identity theft for your business, follow these three steps recommended by your friends at Shred Monkey.

Your Guide to Medical Records Shredding

October 8, 2019

Protecting the privacy of patients’ health information and medical records is a major priority for the healthcare industry, not just because of the rising numbers of data breaches, but also because of laws like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), which impose hefty fines if privacy is not maintained. Because of this, medical offices are looking for strategies and services to help their medical practice recognize what records need shredding, when they should be destroyed, and the benefits to utilizing a professional shredding service like Shred Monkey.

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