Careless disposal of personal documents cause an entire neighborhood to question their personal security

Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority in Virginia recently disposed of personal documents including Social Security Numbers and salary information in an empty field across from the Diggs Town Housing Complex.The records go as far back as 15 years ago, leaving people from the past at a high risk for identity theft.

The housing authority says an employee put the documents in the trash instead of shredding them as instructed.Now, hundreds, maybe thousands of tenants are unsure of their financial future and security.

Disciplinary action is being taken against the employee responsible for the disposed documents.Identity theft services can assist those who are worried about their credit and financial history.