Community Corner

Local Bank Hosting Free ID Theft Seminar Saturday

Document-shredding also available on site

Valley National Bank is pleased to announce that it will host an Identity Theft Awareness Event on Saturday,  April 20, from 9 am to 1 pm at the Newark branch, located at  289 Ferry St.  USA SHRED will provide an on-site truck to shred personal and confidential documents, at no cost, to help customers avoid becoming victims of identity theft.

Residents from the community are encouraged to bring documents such as old bank statements, checks, income tax returns, credit card statements, etc., that can be shredded on-site, for free.  Staff members will discuss effective measures that can be used to reduce the risk of fraud and identity theft.

For more information, please call Branch Sales Manager Jorge Flamengo at 973-465-3002 or by email. For information about similar events, visit Valley’s website.

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