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SouthernIrish

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2. Shred them

Reply to bif (Original post)

Sun May 26, 2019, 01:54 PM

May 2019

Stolen identity criminals sometimes use deceased person's social security numbers. May save you a huge headache.

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Do I need to have my dad's documents shredded? [View all] bif May 2019 OP

Definitely shred them. MicaelS May 2019 #1

Shred them SouthernIrish May 2019 #2

No to trash pickup CDerekGo May 2019 #3

Shred them. n/t RKP5637 May 2019 #4

documents BunnyMcGee May 2019 #5

Shred! eom sprinkleeninow May 2019 #6

Yes. I shredded over 300 pounds of documents after sinkingfeeling May 2019 #7

Looks like it's unanimous. I'll shred it all! bif May 2019 #8

Keep the tax returns for the past five years, just in case. Then, shred one every year. sarge43 May 2019 #9

I just Googled.... quickesst May 2019 #10

My bank offers a courtesy document shredding service Brother Buzz May 2019 #11

I think Office Depot offers a paper-shredding service. May be pricey, tho.... lastlib May 2019 #12

My bank's service is free Brother Buzz May 2019 #13

Is your bank near OP's house? lastlib May 2019 #14

I haven't a clue, but I'd be happy to make the calls.... Brother Buzz May 2019 #15

I'll check on Tuesday. Thanks. bif May 2019 #16

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