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Member Catherine Evans happy to meet the "Shred Monster"
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| Happy Member Sandy Daley after document disposal |
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| Dave Kiley assists with shredding documents |
Ferndale, Michigan – Credit Union ONE hosted a “Shred Day” at its’ Traverse City Branch on Saturday, October 4, 2014. A great event, many people turned out to protect themselves from identity theft and fraud by shredding approximately one ton 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, charge existing credit cards or falsify personal information. Shredding documents that contain private information can protect individuals and businesses from fraudulent use of confidential data.
"We host shredding events to create and raise awareness about the risks of identity theft and fraud, and to provide a safe and convenient way to dispose of unneeded paperwork," said Tamara DePonio, Credit Union ONE Traverse City Branch Manager. "Our goal is to help the community rid themselves of unnecessary paperwork, making them less at risk and to also give them a chance to recycle at the same time."
The four hour event was coordinated with ProFILE, an industry-leading company that donated their time and equipment to provide secure on-site shredding services.
After the event, the shredded paper waste was taken away for recycling. When you look at the recycling value, this shred day saved 12 trees, 5,000 gallons of water, 2 cubic yards of landfill, 40 cubic yards of air pollution and 58 gallons of oil.
Other document shred days are being planned for other Credit Union ONE branches next year.
Credit Union ONE, headquartered in Ferndale Michigan for seventy-five years, offers a wide array of financial services and access to over 30,000 ATM’s nationwide, serving 110,000 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
