AARP Wyoming Hosts Casper Shred Fest Event

Protect yourself from identity theft by joining AARP Wyoming for its Shred Fest event at the Hilltop Bank on Second Street in Casper, Sept. 22.

AARP Wyoming hosts shredfest events around the state of Wyoming in an attempt to help consumers protect their identity by shredding old documents in a secure manner. On Sept. 22, Powder River Shredders Services will provide a shredding truck in the parking lot of the Hilltop Bank on Country Club Road in Casper from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Consumers are welcome to bring boxes of documents to be shredded free of charge. To avoid having your sensitive information compromised, security experts recommend shredding of the following types of materials:

• Old documents:  Papers that carry your Social Security number, birth date, signature, account numbers, passwords or PINs.
• Banking:  Canceled or unused checks. Shred deposit slips and ATM and credit card receipts, once you receive your monthly statements.
• Credit Cards: Pre Approved credit card applications and incentive/gift checks from credit card companies.
• Medical: unneeded medical bills.
• Investments: Investment account statements.
• Obsolete ID cards: Expired driver’s licenses, medical insurance cards, and passports.

The AARP Fraud Watch Network launched in 2013 as a free resource for people of all ages. Consumers may sign up for “Watchdog Alert” emails that deliver information about scams, or call a free helpline at 877-908-3360 to speak with volunteers trained in fraud counseling. The Fraud Watch Network website provides information about fraud and scams, prevention tips from experts, an interactive scam-tracking map , fun educational quizzes, and video presentations featuring Fraud Watch Network Ambassador Frank Abagnale.