Ezy-Way Security Shredding know that identity fraud is one of Australia’s major issues; impacting many lives all over the nation. It is important that you have a strong knowledge of the facts and figures of identity theft - to keep you and your family safe at all times.

• 75% of Australians throw out enough personal information, such as credit card statements, in their rubbish and recycling to put them at risk of identity fraud.
• 87% of Australians are concerned about identity theft.
• When it comes to concerns about identity fraud, women fear financial loss, poor credit rating, feeling personally violated and embarrassed far more than men.
• Personal information such as your date of birth, address, mother’s maiden name and passwords are now as valuable as money. This is enough information for a fraudster to open bank accounts, apply for credit cards, loans and much more.
• According to The Australian Federal Police (AFP), identity fraud costs the nation up to $4 billion every year.
• 81% of middle Australian households (with an income of $40k - $69k) are most likely to put themselves at risk of identity theft by throwing out personal information such as utility bills and credit card statements.

We encourage you to be smart about every item you plan to throw away into the rubbish - read over the item, take note of important data and have this securely destroyed by a professional. Give Ezy-Way Security Shredding a call today.