Summer Shred Events slated for Metro Detroit

Yury Zap

 

Every 2 seconds, someone’s identity gets stolen.

So if you don’t think it can happen to you, you’re wrong.

Identity thieves routinely search through dumpsters and trash cans, looking to find confidential information.

As part of its ongoing efforts to help consumers avoid falling victim to identity theft, AARP Michigan is sponsoring five free “Shred Fest” events in Metro Detroit in July, August and September.

This is an opportunity to destroy sensitive documents before the thieves can get them and wreak havoc with your family finances.

Security experts recommend shredding the following types of materials:

• Old documents: Papers that carry your Social Security number, birth date, signature, account numbers, passwords or PIN numbers.
• Banking: Canceled or unused checks. Shred deposit slips and ATM and credit card receipts.
• Credit cards: Preapproved 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.

Bring your sensitive information to these free shred truck sites:

Saturday July 29

Macomb Community College, 44575 Garfield Rd, Charter Twp of Clinton

9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday, August 5

2nd Ebenezer Church, 14601 Dequindre St, Detroit

9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday, Sept 9

Zion Lutheran Church, 143 Albany at Woodward, Ferndale

9am -1 pm

South Oakland YMCA, 1016 W. Eleven Mile Rd., Royal Oak

2 p.m.to 6 p.m.

Saturday, Sept 23

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority-Detroit Alumnae Chapter Headquarters, 24760 W Seven Mile Rd, Detroit

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.