With tax season in full swing, many individuals are sorting through financial records, receipts and old statements—often uncovering documents that are no longer needed but still contain sensitive personal information. Properly disposing of these materials is an important step in protecting against identity theft.
To support the community during this time, LAFCU will host its annual Shred Day, offering a safe and convenient way to destroy confidential documents. The free event will take place Saturday, April 25, at LAFCU’s headquarters/West Lansing Branch, 106 N. Marketplace Blvd., Lansing. A mobile shredding truck will be on-site from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., securely shredding documents for attendees.
Millions of Americans are affected by identity theft each year, often due to improperly discarded documents that contain personal or financial information. Shred Day helps reduce that risk by ensuring sensitive materials are destroyed safely and efficiently.
LAFCU encourages community members to bring items such as old tax documents, receipts, bills, insurance statements, address labels, and financial records that include account numbers, Social Security numbers, or other identifying details. Each participant may drop off up to four banker’s boxes of materials.
“Tax season is a natural time for people to go through important paperwork and determine what they no longer need,” said Alyssa Troub, LAFCU’s digital marketing and community engagement specialist. “Shred Day offers a simple, secure way to dispose of those documents while helping protect against identity theft and providing peace of mind.”
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