Keep Personal Information Safe with NBC4 Allstate Shred Session

If the thought of haphazardly throwing documents with private information away makes you cringe, then attending the NBC 4 Allstate Shred is a must.

From bank statements to medical history, there are just some documents that should remain personal. Prince George’s Community College welcomes the public to safely dispose of personal documents from 8 to 11 a.m. Dec. 6 on the Largo Campus in Parking Lot B, 301 Largo Road.

There is a five box maximum and drivers are asked to stay in their vehicles for safety reasons. Electronic equipment, binders, CDs, and other items are not allowed.

Not sure what to shred? Anything that comes in the mail with your name and address on it is a good place to start. These items contain personal information and can be damaging if they fall into the wrong hands:

• Prescription bottles
• ATM receipts
• Credit card statements
• Utility bills
• Paystubs
• Mobile phone documents

For more information visit NBC Washington.
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