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In June, the Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois, in conjunction with various government agencies, invited consumers and businesses to protect their identities by shredding unwanted personal, financial or confidential documents for FREE at the annual “Shred It and Forget It” Shredder Day at the United Center parking lot. Electronics recycling was also available.
Crime statistics show that more than 8.1 million people
became victims of identity theft in the past year, making it the
fastest growing crime in the U.S.
Here are some suggestions for deciding how long to keep personal financial information: