The City of Red Deer is hosting their annual free Shred Day this week on Thursday, March 23. Local RCMP are encouraging residents to prevent fraud and theft by shredding confidential documents for National Fraud Prevention Month.  

From 12 to 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 23, Red Deer residents are invited to bring their confidential documents to the Carnival Cinemas parking lot to take part in Red Deer Shred Day. The documents will be accepted by RCMP officers, secured in locked bins and then shredded on-site courtesy of Merlin Shredding. 

Confidential documents may include: 

  • Tax returns and supporting documents (that are from 2015 or earlier) 

  • Bank and credit card statements 

  • Mortgage/investment statements 

  • Medical records 

  • Any document that contains a person’s name, address, age, date of birth, social insurance number, driver’s license/provincial ID number or other personal information 

“Everyone has a responsibility to make sure their personal and confidential information is properly stored and disposed,” explains Red Deer RCMP Corporal Mike Evans. “When sensitive information falls into the wrong hands it can lead to fraud and identity theft which often results in financial loss. 

Mother’s Against Drunk Driving will be on site collecting donations. RCMP are encouraging people to donate a toonie per box or bag of shredding. Residents are encouraged to follow a limit of three small boxes or grocery bags per household.  

 

 

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