Personal and Corporate ID fraud is on the increase in South Africa and can be costly in terms of lost money and time. Fraud can impair a company’s reputation, credit rating and profitability.
According to Forensics 4 Africa identity theft is one of the fastest growing types of fraud in South Africa costing our economy close to R1billion per year. To date there have been 11208 ID Fraud cases reported to the South African Fraud Prevention Service (SAFPS).
There are many ways in which fraud occurs. Individuals and businesses need to put protective disciplines in place to guard and protect their sensitive paperwork.
Don’t Bin it, Shred it.
Sensitive company information should not be thrown in the bin. Documents should be securely destroyed using a shredder. Such information could include bank/credit card statements, client lists, customer details, utility bills, accounting records, letter headed paper, tax returns, medical records, documents with signatures and ID numbers, salary details, financial and sales reports, legal documents, personal files and CV information.
Rexel, the leaders and innovators in shredding technology have developed a revolutionary range of Auto+ Auto feed shredders designed for minimum human intervention. Rexel’s Auto Feed shredders range was named the ‘Technology Product of the Year’ in the European Office Products Awards (EOPA) 2013.
These Auto+ shredders feature “hands free” technology, which means that the user no longer has to stand and feed the shredder. Simply STACK, SHUT and you’re DONE. The range includes 11 models, from 60 to 750 sheets in shred load capacity. They are ultra quiet at less than 60DbA with a security level of S3 which means that they shred an A4 sheet into 400 pieces, cross cut. The higher-end models come standard with Mercury anti-jam, locking and auto oiling capabilities. They also shred CD’s, credit cards, and staples and can cope with paperclips. In 2014, 4 micro-cut high security Auto+ shredders were launched.
Choosing the right shredder.
The shredder you choose depends very much on your personal or business requirements. Rexel has a range of innovative shredders to meet your specific needs.
Your should consider…
• Security level required
• Number of users
• Sheet and bin capacity
• Rexel shredders are finger safe and come with a 2 year warranty (unless otherwisespecified) and extended warranty on the cutters(excluding wear and tear).
