Now more than ever, identity theft is a major threat to people everywhere. According to a 2017 study by Javelin Strategy & Research, a total of $16 billion was stolen from 15.4 million identity theft victims in 2016 alone. What’s more, the face of identity theft is changing. Since the introduction of hard-to-counterfeit microchip credit cards in 2015, thieves have largely turned their efforts to new account fraud, or opening new accounts using someone else’s personal information.
To safeguard your identity, we encourage you to purchase an identity theft protection stamp from Rubber Stamp Station. Here’s what this stamp has to offer you in the fight against personal information thieves:
- Prevents theft via dumpster diving – While it may seem farfetched, many identity thieves actually do root through trash cans, recycling bins and dumpsters when no one is around in search of bills and documents that disclose personal information. Some examples are hospital bills, credit card offers and statements, receipts, and legal documents. With an identity theft protection stamp, you can make your name, address, and other information unreadable to ensure that even if an ill-willed individual finds your mail, they won’t be able to do anything with it.
- Offers a safer alternative to shredding – Shredding may seem like a good method of destroying documents that include your personal information, but the reality is shredders are messy, noisy, and potentially dangerous for children. By opting to use an identity theft protection stamp instead, you’ll save time and space while keeping your family out of harm’s way.
- Allows documents to be recycled – Another issue with shredding is that it creates paper scraps that often cannot be recycled. Stamping is a more eco-friendly option because it doesn’t compromise the recyclability of papers.
- Provides a sense of security – Last but not least, using an identity theft protection stamp to black out your sensitive information on mail and documents will allow you to rest assured that no one can steal your identity by rooting through your garbage or otherwise obtaining your papers.
Looking for more identity theft prevention strategies? Check out our past blog post!
Order Your Identity Theft Protection Stamp Online or By Phone
Would you like to greatly reduce your risk of having your identity compromised? It’s time to purchase one of our high-quality, easy-to-use identity theft protection stamps! To do so, simply log onto our website or give us a call at 1 (850) 7STAMPS. We look forward to helping you avoid the major headaches that come with having your identity stolen.
Now more than ever, identity theft is a major threat to people everywhere. According to a 2017 study by Javelin Strategy...
