Identity Theft - Facts and Figures

Identity Fraud occurs when individuals steal personal, or business data, which has a re-saleable, or usable value; for example, sensitive business information, or credit card details. This type of fraud continues to grow rapidly and, is estimated by the British Home Office, to cost the UK taxpayer a massive £1.2bn each year.

Shredding your documents can help prevent identity theft from your home or office and, has become an important part of modern life.

One of the worst affects of Identity Theft, is the long and negative impact it can have on personal, or business credit ratings, coupled with the fact that identity theft can go undetected for many months at a time.