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SAFE...advice pls

Hi all,

Sorry no idea where best to post this! Please kindly move my post mod if its not in the right place as I am a newbie. Sorry!

I want to ensure my documents/details are safe & need a cheap, but decent document safe which will hold a fair amount of statements etc. Im thinking security wise as I have a chap doing some work for me and just want to be on the 'safe' side (excuse the pun!

Any recommendations. ManyThanks

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  • onlypaddy
    onlypaddy Posts: 991 Forumite
    Debt-free and Proud!
    Get a filing cabinet with a lock and key from a stationary shop
    Debts at LBM (May '08) £5760 - Lloyds CC £4260, Lloyds OD £1500;
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  • ScottySmog
    ScottySmog Posts: 235 Forumite
    onlypaddy wrote: »
    Get a filing cabinet with a lock and key from a stationary shop

    Yeah, don't go to one of those shops that moves around. ;)
  • chris_m
    chris_m Posts: 8,250 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Psml ;-)
  • Savvy2Be
    Savvy2Be Posts: 173 Forumite
    lol, Thanks guys. I need something more secure than that..and not too pricey. No room for a cabinet in my pokey flat. Just need something to hold my paperwork.
  • opinions4u
    opinions4u Posts: 19,411 Forumite
    I would usually suggest a fireproof box for important documents like passport or driving licence.

    Statements probably don't need a fireproof box though so something like a basic lockable A4 box would do.

    (Check out other retailers like Amazon or Viking to see if there are cheaper options).
  • Savvy2Be
    Savvy2Be Posts: 173 Forumite
    Thanks for the advice. My reason for needing it is to protect from identity theft etc. I want something that someone cant get into or take away easily.
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