Released: August 28, 2006

Shredding for the college set

Source: By Caroline E. Mayer, The Checkout [Washington Post] (Free Registration)

Fellowes Inc. makes shredders. So, it’s no surprise that it recently issued a press release urging college-bound students to include shredders on their back-to-school shopping lists.

Here’s some of what the company said in a recent e-mail release: “Credit card offers, communal dormitory garbage cans and unsolicited mail make college campuses an identity thief’s dream,” said Kristen Gehrig, senior marketing manager at Fellowes. “It’s frightening how careless college students can be with their personal information. However, by shredding personal documents before throwing them away, college students can significantly decrease their risk of becoming a victim of identity theft.”

My first reaction was to laugh; “what a great marketing pitch,” I thought. But as I read on,

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