Tons Shredded at Credit Union ONE Macomb Branch

Credit Union ONE members (L) Kathleen Hamel and (R) Katheline

Clark were thankful for the shredding opportunity

Ferndale, Michigan – Approximately 300 people turned out at the Credit Union ONE Macomb Branch on Saturday, May 19, 2012 to protect themselves from identity theft and fraud by shredding more than three tons of confidential personal and business documents.

Important information, such as social security numbers, addresses, account information, financial records or personal data, can be stolen and used to open lines of credit, use existing credit cards or to falsify personal information. Shredding documents that contain private information can protect individuals and businesses from fraudulent use of confidential data.

“Every year several million people are victims of identity theft. The shredding event was created to raise awareness about the risks of identity theft and fraud, and to provide a safe and convenient way to dispose of unneeded paperwork," said John Kozich, Executive Director of Community Relations for Credit Union ONE. "Shred Day events are becoming ever more popular as consumers are becoming aware of the dangers of fraud and ID theft, and Credit Union ONE has plans to continue offering this service at various Credit Union ONE branches throughout the year.”

Kozich coordinated the three hour event, working closely with Shred Corp., the industry-leading company that donated their time and equipment to provide secure onsite shredding services.

After the event, the shredded paper waste was taken away for recycling into paper towel.

Credit Union ONE, headquartered in Ferndale Michigan for over seventy years, offers a wide array of financial services and access to over 28,000 ATM’s nationwide, serving 106,000 members, with eighteen offices in three major metropolitan areas, including Metro Detroit, Grand Rapids and Traverse City. For more information go to cuone.org or "like us" on Facebook

Contact Judi Desilets, Director of Public Relations for Credit Union ONE, 248-584-5224, Judi_Desilets@cuone.org