More than 800 Triangle residents participated in the Better Business Bureau of Eastern NC’s “Secure Your ID” Day event held Saturday at Coastal Federal Credit Union and Executive Office Suites of Lafayette Village. In total, 19,000 lbs. of documents and more than 14,000 lbs. of electronics were collected, securely destroyed and recycled.

“Identity theft remains a pertinent problem today, it is important that individuals understand the risks involved when documents or electronics are disposed of improperly” says Toby Barfield, president and CEO of Better Business Bureau serving Eastern North Carolina. “Shredding sensitive information, or destroying electronic devices that house personal data is an important first step combating fraud.”

Coastal Federal Credit Union and Executive Office Suites of Lafayette Village were event sponsors, promoting the importance of identity protection and security in the community. Free shredding services were provided by PROSHRED® Security and A Shred Ahead® and local recycler, GEEP collected all electronics. The “Secure Your ID” Day event is held in the spring and fall each year. For more information, visit bbbshred.org.