Destroying confidential but outdated documents both in the home and in the work place will reduce the risk to individual. Businesses should have a document shredding or destruction policy in place to protect its customers. The cost associated with document shredding is a small price for businesses to pay for the protection of their customers, patients and employees financial health. Signing up for services like electronic banking will also reduce the amount of personal mail sent home, reducing consumer risk.
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http://msnbc.msn.com/id/6866768/