Secure destruction of personal information critical in prevention of identity theft
LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU is offering free document shredding to the public at the credit union’s Shred Day, Saturday, Oct. 24, 10 a.m. to noon.
A mobile shredding truck will be at the LAFCU West Lansing Branch, 106 N. Marketplace Blvd. for on-site shredding. Masks will be required and social distancing measures will be in place.
“LAFCU offers this free service to the community because securing personal information is critical to preventing identity theft,” said Kelli Ellsworth Etchison, LAFCU chief marketing officer and chief diversity officer. “The cost of identity fraud goes beyond a potential financial loss. It can include your time and frustration in correcting credit reports and clearing your name of fraud.”
Each person may drop off up to 10 Bankers Boxes of materials to be shred.
Recommended materials include documents that have identifying information such as financial, medical and Social Security account numbers. This includes receipts, address labels, bills, insurance claims, tax forms and checking, savings and loan information.
Financial identity protection is a key LAFCU benefit for members. In addition to regular free Shred Days, LAFCU partners with CyberScout™ to offer identity management and monitoring services that include full identity-theft recovery assistance. More information is at www.LAFCU.com/CyberScout.
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LAFCU HQ-West Branch.jpg – A mobile shredding truck will be at the LAFCU West Lansing Branch Oct. 24 for free on-site document shredding.
About LAFCU
Chartered in 1936, LAFCU is a not-for-profit financial cooperative open for membership to anyone who lives, works, worships or attends school in Michigan and to businesses and other entities located in Michigan. The credit union serves more than 67,000 members and holds over $800 million in assets. LAFCU offers a comprehensive range of financial products and services as well as an expanding complement of financial technology solutions. Members enjoy benefits such as low fees, low interest rates on loans, high yields on savings, discounts, knowledgeable employees and nationwide access to fee-free ATMs. A recipient of the national Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Community Service Award for credit unions, LAFCU enriches the communities it serves by supporting many organizations and causes. To learn more about LAFCU, call 800.748.0228 or visit www.lafcu.com.
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