Free shred event hosted in Enid April 19
ENID, Okla. (KFOR) - Several organizations are teaming up in Enid to host a free shred event for residents in proper disposal of financial data, or healthcare records.
According to AARP Oklahoma, The Enid News & Eagle and Security National Bank of Enid the shredding is set to happen at Security National Bank providing a easy accessible way to dispose of sensitive documents.
- DETAILS:
- DATE: April 19
- TIME: 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon
- LOCATION: Security National Bank, 201 W. Maine, in the parking lot south of the drive-thru.
Security National Bank SVP Human Resources Corporate Communications April Danahy said the shred event is especially timely. "Following the tax deadline is a perfect time to dispose of documents with personal information safely," Danahy said.
"We urge people to shred documents with personal information on them such as account numbers, birth dates, passwords, PINs, signatures and Social Security and driver's license numbers to protect their identities from criminals," Danahy said.
Enid News & Eagle Publisher Micheal Kellogg said the second annual event returns due to popular demand. "Dozens of people took advantage of the free shredding service, and we are happy to help provide this service again this year for our community."
AARP officials say, the 2024 Federal Trade Commission report, Oklahoma experienced $72.7 million in fraud losses, with identity theft making the top list of most reported. AARP Oklahoma State Director Sean Voskuhl said, "We encourage people of all ages to fight fraud and shred instead."
Shred event organizers request that attendees adhere to the following guidelines.
- Please do not bring documents that contain metal larger than a staple.
- Please do not bring magazines or cardboard to shred.
- There is a maximum of two boxes per person.
Additionally, Voskuhl says AARP Oklahoma offers a complimentary fraud prevention by clicking aarp.org/fraudwatchdog.
Attendees who attend can also enter to win a $100 gift card.