The Other Side of Skip Dipping: Freeganism

We’ve discussed the importance of document destruction and document security, so you know that placing items in the rubbish bin can put your business or personal identity at risk. We know that dumpster diving, also known as skip dipping, is becoming more and more...

Stolen Tax Refunds: Can You Believe This?

You’ve worked hard all year, filed your tax return, and are waiting anxiously for your refund cheque. It finally arrives in the mail, but you never see it because a thief has stolen it directly from your mailbox. Or, worse yet, someone has already lodged a return in...

A Shred Day To Prevent Identity Theft?

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...

A Shredding Event in Elwood!

When: Saturday, 6 December 20149:00 am to 2 pm Where:Elwood Primary School Community MarketScott St, Elwood VIC 3184 A lot of us have them: small paper shredders gathering dust in the corner of a bedroom or home office. These small, personal shredders are fine for one...

Sometimes, Shredding Isn’t Good Enough

You may think that because you shred your important documents, you are completely protected against identity theft. Unfortunately, there are many ways industrious thieves can steal your confidential information. Having a secure document destruction plan is important,...