Whether it’s someone stealing your personal information from your rubbish bin or taking your mail before you’ve even had a chance to open it, you could be a victim of identity theft. The threat is serious, and it is growing in Australia. Identity theft costs this country close to $1.6 billion each year. The majority of that money is lost by individuals due to credit card fraud and other scams.
Privacy Concerns: What You Should Know
Shred On Site understands how important your privacy is. That is one of the reasons we are hosting a Community Shred Day. The Shred Day will be held at Elwood Primary School Community Market on Scott Street in Elwood on 6 December from 9:00am to 12:00pm Our state-of-the-art mobile shredding unit will be available to shred any and all of your confidential documents.
You will also have the opportunity to learn more about the dangers of identity theft and what you can do to protect yourself. Being aware of the locations of your confidential documents and, more importantly, how they are destroyed can go a long way towards maintaining your privacy. If you come to our Shred Day, your documents will be shredded in front of your eyes and then taken immediately to a recycling centre. You will have peace of mind knowing your privacy is protected because your documents have been destroyed.
Document Destruction Of Personal Records Can Prevent Identity Theft
There is a lot of talk about identity theft in the news, both here and abroad. Most people are aware of it, but some may not realise how serious the crime is and what the consequences could be. If your identity is stolen, criminals may use your name to apply for a credit card, open a bank account, register a vehicle or even apply for a job. While you may or may not end up on the hook financially, the hassle and headache of trying to solve all of the problems identity theft creates should be enough motivation to avoid it at all costs.
Many businesses have plans in place to deal with document destruction. Private individuals should, too. The Australian Federal Police recommend shredding any personal and financial information before disposing of it. Examples of these types of documents include credit card bills, bank statements, and anything with personal or account information recorded on it.
Shred On Site wants to help members of the community guard against identity theft. One of the best ways to do this is to make our shredding vehicle available for community use, which is why we are hosting this Shred Day. We also provide ongoing document destruction services for those who need it. Visit our website to find out more about what we offer. We have many repeat clients; our service givens them peace of mind at a reasonable cost. Consumer fraud and identity theft are huge problems. Don’t let yourself become a victim.
