The title of the article is enough to give one pause.
It is: "Ripping up Checks will not necessarily prevent ID theft."
Oh, No, you say!
Ripping up a check or even shredding it might not be 'safe' !
So what to do.
Well, read this interesting article to get some ideas about what to do and why.
And after you finish reading it, you might want to read a few of the comments as some of them are hilarious -- especially the one by a person named 'Costner' -- It is a hoot.
Anyway, HERE'S THE LINK
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