Free Shredding and Food Collection - Rocky Mount - Sept. 19

AARP Virginia Hosting Free Shredding in Rocky Mount on September 19
Bring documents to shred and food for the hungry

ROCKY MOUNT _ We can do many things to protect ourselves from identity thieves. We can use strong and unique passwords, keep our device operating systems current and monitor our credit reports. If you want to keep thieves out of your recycling bin, you’ll also want to make sure to shred your sensitive documents. Despite all of the online crimes, criminals won’t hesitate to dumpster dive for valuable sensitive personal information. Shredding continues to be a key step in preventing identity fraud.

AARP Virginia is sponsoring free shredding from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19 in the parking area of Essig Recreation Center, 295 Technology Drive, Rocky Mount, VA 25151. Area residents can bring up to two file boxes of documents to be shredded. Participants are also encouraged to bring canned food donations to benefit the Franklin County Aging Services Food Pantry. The shredding event is for individuals; this free service is not available to businesses.

If you shred papers yourself, a micro-cut shredder offers enhanced security. Otherwise look for businesses that offer shredding (for a fee) or keep an eye you for free shredding events like this one. Another important protection against identity theft is placing a fraud alert or credit freeze on your credit reports. Learn how to take these free steps at annualcreditreport.com.

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