In the case of unsolicited credit card applications, shred the whole page. Notice also that some credit card payment envelopes have the little "hanging chad" order form under the flap; they tear off to use, or dispose off - many actually say something like "Because you are so repsonsible with your 'I LOVE the Clintons' Visa card we offer you this gift". Thus, they have the fact that you have a particular credit card; they already have your name and address. I also include envelopes that have the bar codes at the bottom and any envelope that says "Your Statement Is Enclosed", or such like.
Also to include - mailing address from all junk catalogs that you receive. Also, remember that many have order blanks inside the catalog - many of these have your name and address already printed on them and sometimes, if you have one, an account number at that particular vendor.
If you look at your trash and recycling, it can give away your whole life - make your trash and recycling a "tabla rasa".
prambo
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prambo