AARP Louisiana to Host Free Shred Event in Shreveport on April 15 th

To help protect citizens from identity theft, the AARP Louisiana Fraud Watch Network and the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office are teaming up to provide a safe location to shred your personal documents free of charge.

Join us Saturday, April 15 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Sheriff’s Safety Town located at 8910 Jewella Avenue in Shreveport. Attendees can bring unwanted documents containing sensitive information and have them destroyed on-site by a professional shredding company.

Each car is limited to three bags/boxes. Suggested items include old tax documents, canceled or unused checks, credit cards, medical bills, investment account statements, and other items containing sensitive information.

This event is free and open to the public; however, pre-registration is required. To register online visit https://events.aarp.org/event/0cebd691-1f57-4c30-b99e-14b3fdb0df7b/summary

For more information on how you can keep safe from identity theft and fraud visit www.aarp.org/fraudwatchnetwork