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Because I don't have a shredder, I resort to rubbing out my name, my address and other sensitive information with water.
Then after that I throw the old letters away after I have rubbed out my personal information.
Is it a normal thing to do it?
Generally - yes, but why not just cut out the parts with scissors or just tear away things by hand ? I imagine it taking a lot more effort and time to wash things away with water, no ?
If it makes you feel better, there's certainly nothing wrong with it. However, I think the chances of someone digging through your trash and tracking you down via personal information (I'm assuming your address?) left on a letter are pretty low, assuming you don't have any stalkers who would have access to your trash.
I've thrown a lot of junk mail out without ever really giving it a second thought and nothing has happened (knock on wood).
If it's something with your SSN or bank account details, then you can never be too careful.
My dad used to tear dat shit up and he taught it to me and I shall then teach it to my own lil nigga if I am so blessed. It's tradition, mothafucka