To help members safely dispose of confidential information, Credit
Union ONE recently hosted two document shredding events. Members were invited
to the Ferndale branch on April 30 and the Macomb branch on May 14, 2016. In
total, more than nine tons of confidential personal and business documents were
shredded. While the shredding services were free, members generously donated more
than $800 during the events to support Beaumont Children’s Hospital.
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| John Kozich, Vice President of Community Relations, helps a member empty a box of paper to be shredded. |
The
credit union hosts free document shred days throughout the year to encourage
awareness and help members securely destroy confidential material to deter
potential identity theft and fraud. Documents containing social security
numbers, addresses, account information, financial records, or other personal
data can be stolen and used fraudulently to open lines of credit or falsify an
identity.
“Identity
theft is a very real threat, and we try to help our members be proactive in
safeguarding their information,” John Kozich, Vice President of Community
Relations for Credit Union ONE said, “Providing a free shred day is a safe and
convenient way to dispose of sensitive materials and we’re happy to offer this
service to our community.”
Shredding
services and equipment were provided by Shred Corp., an industry-leading
shredding company specializing in the protection of information related to
business, financial, medical and legal fields.
