When it comes to your identity you do everything to protect it and keep it safe.  Unfortunately, people exist that will do anything to steal your identity and use it for their benefit.

That's why it is important to do anything to keep your sensitive information safe.

The Better Business Bureau wants to help protect your identity with Secure Your ID Day.

“What you throw away could be used to steal your good name,” said Janna Kiehl, BBB President. “Now is a good time to clean out your files and easily get rid of papers with account numbers and other personally identifying information.”

If you have boxes of personal information in your home you don't need anymore but you're not sure how dispose of it.  Then we have your answer.

The BBB is offering free shredding services this weekend.

WHEN: Saturday, May 5, 2018 - 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

WHERE: 3501 Med Center Parking Lot, 3501 Soncy, Amarillo, TX, DRIVE THRU – Enter South (at the Surgery Center) Exit North

Here's what you need to bring:

Only bring papers with sensitive information.
Bring in paper boxes or paper bags, shredders do not take plastic.
Limit 4 bags or boxes please.
Before arriving, check your boxes for items that don’t qualify or that you may want to keep!
Drive thru service gets you in and out fast.

Don't miss your chance to protect your identity this weekend with the BBB.

 

 

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