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Norfolk Man Arrested with Counterfeit Checks and Personal Information

March 1, 2011 - A Norfolk, Virginia man was arrested for using counterfeit checks at several businesses and using the personal information of several residents, including a 102 year old woman. The bank information and identity belonged to different victims. Could proper document destruction have saved these victims?

Do you know the secure cycle your documents SHOULD take?

Step 1: Transportation

Your files and materials are transported to our off-site facility for destruction (or storage) in a locked truck. The transaction is recorded on a work order.

Once materials arrives, they can either be destroyed or stored...

Step 2: Option 1 - Destruction

The materials delivered to our facility are destroyed immediately. The manager supervises and certifies that:

The described materials have been received.
The materials are properly secured while awaiting destruction.
The materials have been destroyed.

Step 2: Option 2 - Storage

Boxes of confidential files are logged into our bar coding software and safely stored. Pick-up and same-day delivery are available.

When the boxes' stored life is up, notification is sent and the appropriate boxes are destroyed. No need to arrange for transportation; one call does it all.

Step 3: Certificate of Destruction

The copy of the completed "Certificate of Destruction" is notarized and returned with the testimonial of the manager.

Step 4: Recycling

The shredded material is baled and is recycled into new paper products.