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AccuShred Receives a 2018 Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics
June 5, 2018
Recognized for their exceptional level of ethics and integrity in business The Better Business Bureau (Northwest Ohio) Torch Awards for Ethics is an annual event, recognizing companies who display an outstanding level of ethics and integrity in all their business dealings. These companies are known for generating a high level of trust among their employees, […]
Shred Day on May 5th 2018
May 4, 2018
Join us for our next Shred Day on May 5th, 2018 between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. in the Sears Westgate parking lot located at 3408 Central Ave, Toledo, Ohio 43606. As a response to the growing need for the prevention of personal identity theft, we will bring our mobile shred trucks out to the […]
Data Destruction Industry Responds to Customer Needs for Proper Professional Liability Protection
March 7, 2018
The Situation Using outside vendors for data destruction and other data-related services has grown so popular because they can do it more securely and more economically than organizations can do it for themselves. But, with stringent regulations and severe financial consequences, customers have come to realize that they are responsible in the unlikely event a […]
The Equifax Breach Exposed More Information Than Previously Reported
February 21, 2018
Thought the Equifax data breach story was over? Think again. Additional information, including tax IDs and details on individual driver’s licenses may have been accessed in the hack according to documents provided to the Senate Banking Committee per CNN. In the original announcement, Equifax reported that some driver’s license numbers were compromised. However, they’re now […]
Toledo-based AccuShred Gives More Than $100,000 to Susan G. Komen Northwest Ohio
January 30, 2018
Toledo, Ohio – January 30, 2018 – AccuShred, LCC, a high-security data destruction company providing services to clients in Ohio, Michigan and Indiana, is proud to announce it has surpassed $100,000 in donations to Susan G. Komen Northwest Ohio over the last seven years. The ShredCancer program, which was implemented in 2011, was the first […]
How to Protect Your Child’s Identity and Credit Score
January 18, 2018
Protecting a child from harm is a parent’s number one priority. As a parent, you wouldn’t think twice about safely strapping your child into a car seat, blocking off the stairs from unwanted falls and providing guidance across a busy parking lot. But when it comes to your child’s identity and credit, are you just […]
We’ve Raised Nearly $100,000 Towards Breast Cancer Research
November 30, 2017
Years ago, in collaboration with the Susan G. Komen® organization of Northwest Ohio, we established the Shred Cancer program. This program was the first of its kind in the country for a document destruction company. As a participant, you establish a donation amount of your choosing and we’ll match it dollar-for-dollar every time we pick […]
The Fear of Identity Theft is Increasing Year Over Year
November 16, 2017
According to a recent study by Generali Global Assistance, worry about identity theft is now on par with common concerns such as illnesses and car accidents. In fact, more people are becoming concerned about identity theft year over year. Per the study, 31% of U.S. consumers are very worried about being a victim of identity […]
A Quick Guide on How Long to Keep Sensitive Documents Before Shredding Them
October 31, 2017
We all have important documents we’re holding on to for dear life. Often, we don’t even ask the question, “When is it time to shred these?” If you have a filing cabinet at home, filled with old tax returns, bank statements, utility bills and more, it’s time to learn how long you should be keeping […]
New Medicare Cards to Protect Senior Citizens from Identity Theft
October 18, 2017
We talk about identity theft protection a lot. Why wouldn’t we? We’re in the business of destroying your most sensitive information, further protecting you from identity theft. But not all sensitive information is ready to be destroyed. In fact, some of your most sensitive information is with you every day. Take Medicare for instance. The […]