Handheld Paper Shredder Helps Deter identity Theft

Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in the United States and most involves a victim’s mail.

Ziszor! makes it easy to follow the government’s top tip to deter identity theft - shred unwanted financial papers, sensitive mail, direct mail solicitations with personal information.

Ziszor! is the first premium, hand-held paper shredder to balance security with ease of use and portability. Just 10 inches long, and under one-and-a-half pounds, the Ziszor! quickly shreds paper wherever you sort your mail or receipts -kitchen, family room, home office, dresser-top, etc. and collects the shredded waste in a disposable plastic catch-bag.

Designed for the Countertop, Built for Everyday Protection

A sleek, glossy-silver and red accented appliance, Ziszor! fits perfectly into the hand. Just insert any folded paper (up to 5 sheets) into the Ziszors!’s slot, press the trigger button and completely shredded pieces drop into the convenient catch-bag. Ziszor!’s patented design operates with four AA batteries (batteries and three catch-bags included).

The durable Ziszor! is made of high-impact plastic and cleans with a damp cloth and mild soap. The Ziszor! has an introductory retail price of $39.50. Replacement catch bags are $3.29 for 30. The Ziszor! is marketed and distributed by Ziszor! llc, a Chicago based company.Ziszor! can be purchased exclusively from the website.

Why Shred? Study Finds Trash a prime target of identity thieves

The biggest threat to one’s identity is a total stranger who finds old papers in a dumpster, according to a recent study that offers a comprehensive look at who commits identity theft and how. The study, conducted by Utica College and funded by the U.S. Department of Justice, examined 734 cases with an identity theft component that the Secret Service closed between 2002 and 2006.

Contrary to corporate security heads’ concerns, the methods for stealing identity information are surprisingly low tech. Thieves using the Internet and other technical devices, such as a computer or a printer, represented less than half of cases (49.1%). More often, thieves relied
on non-technical means like stealing someone’s mail to get data.

The advice is simple: routinely shred paperwork containing sensitive, personal information!