We have already addressed this issue recently but it can’t be emphasized enough. As the latest post on the FTC’s OnGuardOnLine blog states, tax season is increasingly a time of year when individuals are at risk for tax identity theft or IRS imposters. Tax identity theft happens when someone uses your Social Security number to…
It is our privilege to be a resource for the upcoming “De-Clutter” Program this upcoming Saturday. The free event will help members of the Hudson Valley Community follow through on their New Year’s resolutions to get better organized in 2015. Offered to Dutchess County residents, this program is designed to help you get into the…
As the saying goes, the only truly consistent thing is life is that things change. Unfortunately, one of the things that stayed the same in 2014 is that Identity Theft once again topped the IRS’ “Dirty Dozen Tax Scams” list. As defined by the IRS, “Identity theft occurs when someone uses your personal information, such…
In the midst of the Sony hack, this seems like a good time to review “Cyber safety”. It’s a realm that impacts businesses and individuals on small and large scale. Beyond embarrassing and expensive, Sony has shown us the mushroom cloud that potentially hovers over each instance. A joint effort is necessary. The following blog…
It’s already Christmas week and many of us are expecting packages to arrive on our doorsteps. That’s the good news. The bad news is, the scammers are, too. In this week’s blog credited to Aditi Jhaveri a Consumer Education Specialist at the FTC, we cover the topic of being wary of these scammers. The FTC…
It’s the 11th hour and many of us are hastily making last minute orders to get that perfect gift in time for Christmas. Still, be mindful of some key aspects of the process to make sure we don’t fall into Identity theft traps along the way. First and foremost, check the authenticity of the web…
Over the course of the last few weeks, the focus of our blog has been on recycling. We have covered the most common materials–plastic bottles, pizza boxes, soda cans and the like. Still, there is more that can be done. Whether it’s the office or the home, food scraps and yard wastes can be recycled…
Staying on our recycling theme, this week’s HV Shred blog aims to inspire readers to make recycling a New Year’s Resolution. In addition to the increased ease of single stream covered in last week’s blog, there are other items to consider: Last month we touched on hazardous items such as electronics, automotive batteries, chemicals and…
As part of our mission at HV Shred, we position ourselves as part of the “reduce, reuse, recycle” movement. By recycling all shredded paperwork on behalf of our clients, we help keep thousands of pounds of recyclable material out of the landfills every year. We also urge our clients to re-use what is practical. Though…
Thanks to Karen Shan for her recent article in the Poughkeepsie Journal reminding the community of the importance of safely disposing of electronic waste. HV Shred is all about secure and safe disposal of confidential paperwork and oftentimes we get requests regarding what to do with electronic waste. In addition to paper shredding, we also…