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Could that printed receipt from the adult toy store come back to haunt you?

07.22.2008

Submitted by tmeronek on Tue, 07/22/2008 - 11:40am.
The Bite:
Not if it doesn't exist for anyone to find. So give the paper shredder a rest and forgo the receipts. Instead, opt for paperless bills and statements - 'cuz Grams doesn't need to accidentally find out about your all-new, natural-rubber flogging device.
The Benefits: 
  • Saving trees, big daddy. If all Americans viewed and paid bills online, we could keep 18.5 million trees growing each year.
  • Safer than a little self-love. A recent study found that people who bank online reduce their chances of identity theft by up to 10% (and risk fewer paper cuts), since there's no paper trail.
  • Bigger savings than a 2-fer-1 lube sale. Online banking saves banks money, so most bundle free auto bill pay with other services - plus paying online saves you up to $148 per year on stamps.
  • Easy access...to old bills and statements online. (Plus, it's way easier to type a number than to write out "Twelve hundred sixty-five dollars and 66/100" on your checks.)
Personally Speaking: 
Always paranoid that those guys sifting through our recycle bins might be looking for more than just aluminum cans, we all embraced this tip years ago.
Wanna Try: 
  • Most banks offer online banking - just check their website or give 'em a call.
  • MyCheckFree - easy, free bill pay, in case your bank doesn't provide the service.

Cocktail Fact

The maker of the Rabbit vibrator - made famous in Sex and the City - recently released a new toy named Mr. Big (after the character from SATC).

Bang For The Bite

If 10,000 Biters go electronic with just one credit card account, over a lifetime we'll save a collective 3,481 trees.

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agata  on October 22, 2009 at 04:46 AM 1
Great tips! And I absolutely agree with you! I was never pursued by the fear that someone will disclose my adult toy purchases. Even my first vibrator was bought online. I've found this way to be discreet and comfortable. Your article proved it's also eco-friendly! Thanks a lot for promoting an open-minded and way of life!

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