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AARP Wyoming To Host Shred Event in Cheyenne, September 4

Posted on 09/04/24

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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 September 14.

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

AARP Wyoming’s shredding events have been annual and exceptionally popular around the state, but especially so in Cheyenne as last spring’s shredding event netted nearly 16,000 pounds of paper.

The event is free to all, regardless of age or AARP affiliation, but it is asked that you register for the event. RSVP at events.aarp.org/fallshredcheyenne or call 877-926-8300.

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.

ShredFests 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.

This story is provided by AARP Wyoming. Visit the AARP Wyoming page for more news, events, and programs affecting retirement, health care, and more.

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