Neighbor News
Reduce Identity Theft: Shred Event in Baltimore
Learn the ways you can easily reduce the risk of becoming a victim of identity theft and information for the Baltimore Shred Event.
Maryland is one of the highest reported states for identity thefts. In 2015, Maryland was ranked 4th for the most number of complaints in relation to population.
While identity thefts are one of most commonly reported crimes that seems to affect too many people, taking a few precautions can dramatically reduce your chances of becoming another statistic.
4 Easy Steps to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft
Identity theft can impact your finances and credit score negatively, and can take months of phone calls and emails to rectify. Even then, your credit score may never recuperate.
Take these simple steps to protect your identity and personal information before it's too late!
Find out what's happening in Baltimorefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Keep all documents with personal information (ex. tax forms, bank statements, etc.) in a safe place
- Do not give out personal information to phone solicitors over the phone.
- Do not leave computer screens open when unmonitored.
- Destroy any papers and electronic storage devices once they are no longer needed with secure shredding.
How to Properly Destroy Your Documents
The tried-and-true method of destroying any paper files thoroughly is to utilize a paper shredder. For most homes, this is a convenient and economic method of shredding papers. However, if you have multiple boxes of paper saved up that need to be destroyed, this can be a long and strenuous process.
Paper shredding services are available nationwide that specialize in securely shredding confidential documents. Drop off shredding locations allow you to simply drop off your papers at a participating location, which are then securely transported and shredded in an offsite facility. If you would like additional security and convenience, mobile shredding will send out a truck equipped with an industrial shredder. Your papers are obliterated while you watch, and there is no need to transport your papers.
To see a mobile shredding truck in action, stop by the Shred Event in Baltimore, Maryland. For just $10 a box, you can watch your papers turn to shreds and know that you did your part to protect yourself from identity theft.
The Shred Day is hosted by Emmarts United Methodist Church alongside Shred Nations.
Where?
7100 Dogwood Road
Baltimore, MD 21244
When?
July 15, 2017
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
How Much?
$10 per box
Visit the site:
http://bit.ly/2spppdu
