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BBB Greater MD Foundation's Shred Day, April 27, 2024
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Saturday, April 27
8:00 - 11:00 am
IKEA Baltimore -and- Maryland State Fairgrounds
Shred Day is returning to Timonium and White Marsh to offer free document destruction to all who need it. This annual event is part of a national campaign that seeks to reduce identity theft and broaden scam awareness in our communities. In Maryland, identity theft comprises a quarter of all fraud reports submitted to the FTC. Nationwide, consumers lost roughly $43 billion to identity fraud in 2022, and experts predict rates of identity theft and fraud will grow in 2024.
Which documents should you shred?
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Old tax forms
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Junk mail
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Documents with a signature that you no longer need
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Old bank statements
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Credit or credit card offers
When in doubt, bring it to Shred Day!
BBB staff, volunteers, and sponsors will be on-site to give full-service assistance to keep drivers and passengers safely inside their vehicles while authorized personnel from the National Association of Information Destruction, AAA certified company, Iron Mountain, perform the actual shredding.
IKEA Baltimore will be opening 2 hours early on Saturday, April 27th. Drop off your documents for shredding between 8am and 11am and then head into the store for breakfast, giveaways, and more!
How you can help: Volunteer to help shred - or - become a BBB Shred Day Sponsor
Get added on-site exposure by showcasing company vehicles and having team member volunteers at both event locations: Maryland State Fairgrounds. All sponsors are recognized on digital marketing collateral and encouraged to provide promotional items, literature, or coupons for distribution in co-branded swag bags.
Sponsor packages start at just $500, click here to learn more and schedule a call with Joann Francavilla to get started: [email protected] or 410-935-9220
When:
Saturday, April 27 8:00 - 11:00am
Where:
Location #1 - Maryland State Fairgrounds - 2200 York Rd, Timonium, MD 21093 (Get Directions)
Location #2 - IKEA Baltimore - 8352 Honeygo Blvd, Nottingham, MD 21236 (Get Directions)
Why:
Combatting Identity Theft in Maryland. Document shredding isn’t just good for you, it’s also good for the planet! After shredding, the paper is recycled – meaning Shred Day is an easy, secure, and eco-friendly way to dispose of your documents.
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