AARP Wyoming To Host Shred Event in Cheyenne

AARP Wyoming will host a free paper shredding event from 9 a.m. to noon at the parking lot of The Laramie County Public Library in Cheyenne on May 11.

The library is located at 2200 Pioneer Avenue in Cheyenne. Please enter off of 23rd.

At this event, we are also collecting optional canned goods or cash donations to feed hungry veterans in Cheyenne. These donations will be given to Veteran’s Rock and the Wyoming Veterans Commission.

The event is free to all, regardless of age or AARP affiliation, but it is asked that you register for the event by going online to: events.aarp.org/cheyenneshred or calling 1-877-926-8300.

Stay one step ahead of identity thieves by shredding personal and financial documents. Bring up to four large boxes of paper for shredding. You may also offer optional monetary or food donations to feed hungry veterans in Wyoming.

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.

Shred events are one component of AARP’s commitment to fighting fraud. 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, and an interactive scam-tracking map.