The BBB is offering area residents a chance to safely destroy outdated but sensitive documents at a “Shred Day,” Saturday, April 20, at Saint Louis Galleria, I-64 at Brentwood Blvd.
Consumers can shred up to three boxes of documents from 8 a.m. to noon. The BBB asks that consumers use bags or boxes that can be shredded along with papers. Consumers will receive information on identity theft protection.
Shred-Day co-sponsors, in addition to the BBB, include the Missouri and Illinois Attorneys General offices and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service. Shred-It, a Securit company, is donating the shredding service.
“Shredding outdated documents is a great way to limit your exposure to ID theft,” said Michelle L. Corey, BBB president and CEO. “Protecting yourself is a must."
Officials recommend shredding any documents that contain financial information, account numbers, PINs, birth dates, or Social Security numbers. Examples include expired ID cards, legal documents, credit card and bank statements and canceled checks. See bbb.org/us/Identity-Theft-Resources/ for a guide to document retention.
For more information on protecting your identity or to check out a BBB Business Review or Charity Review, contact the BBB at stlouis.bbb.org or 314-645-3300.