Subject: Come to Sat., June 16,
Safe & Secure Community Shred Event
Co-Sponsored by NBC4 and DPW
From: Grant, Linda P. (DPW) <
linda.grant@dc.gov>
DPW Teams Up to Bring You the NBC4 Safe & Secure Community Shred Event
(Washington, DC) Identity theft is one of America's fastest growing
crimes. Shredding your personal papers is one of the best ways to
protect yourself.
The Department of Public Works (DPW) has teamed up with NBC4,
Mercantile Potomac Bank, Shred-It, and Staples, Inc. to bring you the
next NBC4 Safe & Secure Community Shred event. Bring up to five boxes
of your personal papers to the location specified below and we will
shred them for FREE! No business or commercial material will be accepted.
What
Safe & Secure Community Shred Event
When
June 16, 2007, 8 am to 11 am (Note: Cars must be in line by 11 am)
Where
City Center Parking Lot, 11th and H Streets, NW, Washington, DC
We will accept the following items:
* All types of paper (Staples and papers clips are OK)
* Empty binders
* Unwanted/expired credit cards
* Computer disks may be shredded offsite
Identity Theft Prevention Tips:
* Shred confidential information: bills, old credit cards, and
even junk mail.
* Order a credit report on an annual basis.
* Do not carry your social security card or have your social
security number on your driver's license or personal checks.
* Do not leave mail in your box over night or weekends.
* Only carry the credit cards you need.
* Consider signing credit cards "Ask for ID" instead of your
signature.
Linda Grant
Public Information Officer
DC Department of Public Works
2000 14th Street, NW, 6th Floor
Washington, DC 20009
202/671-2375/
desk
202/497-1080/cell
202/671-0642/fax
www.dpw.dc.gov