Identity theft is one of America's fastest growing crimes. Shredding your personal papers is one of the best ways to protect yourself.
NBC4, PNC Bank and Shred-It have teamed up to bring you the next NBC4 Safe & Secure Community Shred event. Bring up to five boxes of your personal papers to a specified location and we'll shred them for FREE! (A $50 value for attendees!) You must drive up and not walk in with materials to be shredded. No business or commercial material will be accepted!Only 5 boxes of papers maximum per car!
Date: Tentatively Scheduled For June 2008
Hours: 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Location:
TBD
We will accept:
All types of paper. (Staples and papers clips are OK)
Empty binders.
Unwanted/expired credit cards.
Computer disks*
*Disks may be shredded offsite.Identity theft prevention tips:
Shred confidential information: bills, old credit cards and even junk mail.
Order a credit report on an annual basis.
Don't carry your social security card or have your social security number on your drivers license or personal checks.
Don't leave mail in your box over nights or weekends.
Only carry the credit cards you need.
Consider signing credit cards "Ask for ID" instead of your signature.
Environmental Results Of March 15, 2008, NBC4 Community Shred Event:
Over 60,000 pounds of paper were shredded.
That's over 30 tons!
More than 510 trees saved.
More than 210,000 gallons of water saved.
More than 120 barrels of oil saved.
More than 1,800 pounds of air pollution reduced.
(Source: http://www.recycleworks.org/business/documents/achievements.doc)For more information on how you can help the environment, visit our Going Green section.
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