JACKSON, Mich. — Jackson residents concerned about identity theft had a chance to shred their confidential documents for free during American 1 Federal Credit Union's Shredfest.
More than 50 people attended the event at the credit union's headquarters where document-shredding company Shred-It, brought its truck and trailer to shred and recycle personal papers.
"We gave everyone a chance to get a fresh start on the New Year," Dave Lawrence, American 1 marketing specialist, said. "Not only did we shred tons of documents safely and securely, but Shred-It made sure it was all recycled, too."
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Identity theft is said to be the "fastest growing crime in America," with up to 8 million Americans affected in 2005, according to a Federal Trade Commission survey.
American 1 also helps its members fight identity theft through postings on its "ScamWatch" Web page and articles in monthly newsletters.
"The more paper we shred, the less chance thieves can get their hands on it," Lawrence said.
American 1 passed out identity theft facts and statistics, and information on its identity theft protection product from ID SafeChoice.
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