PROTECT YOUR IDENTITY!
Sunday, May 19, 2013
10 am to 4 pm
Shred Fest is a free annual Citywide event to help New Yorkers prevent identity theft. At Shred Fest you can:
- Shred papers containing your personal information safely using shredding trucks at one of 10 locations throughout the City. View the list of Shred Fest locations and download the flyer which is in English and Spanish.
- Get DCA's free identity theft prevention tips.
The first five people* to arrive with their personal papers at each Shred Fest location will receive a free paper shredder, donated by Staples.
What should you bring to shred?
- Bank statements that are at least one year old and do not contain tax-related information
- Pay stubs (only after you receive your Form W-2)
- Credit card applications
- Any documents that contain any of the following personal information: your Social Security number, account numbers, password/PIN information, birth date, private contact information, and signature
Note: Shredding trucks cannot shred the following items: books; old toys; electronics; wet paper; any item that is not paper. Please do not bring these items to Shred Fest.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
» Get tips on preventing identity theft
» Already an identity theft victim? Take action quickly
» Learn about DCA's Protect Your Money campaign
Special thanks to our sponsors and partners, including the Office of the Criminal Justice Coordinator, Department of Parks & Recreation, Department of Sanitation, Municipal Credit Union, Staples, Cintas, LionCage Shredding, and TIME Shred Services Inc.
See you at Shred Fest on May 19!
NYC Department of Consumer Affairs