AARP Oklahoma is partnering with community organizations across the state to host five free drive-thru shredding events in April and May to help Oklahomans protect themselves from identity theft.
The shred events will take place in Oklahoma City, Enid, Shawnee, Edmond, and Tulsa, and are open to the public, as AARP membership is not required to participate. Attendees can also enter for a chance to win one of five $100 gift cards at aarp.org/fraudwatchdog.
At each location, participants may bring up to two boxes worth of documents, free of staples, for secure onsite shredding. The AARP Fraud Watch Network recommends shredding documents that contain sensitive information like account numbers, Social Security numbers, birthdates, signatures, and PINs.
“Oklahomans lose millions each year to fraud, but simple steps like securely destroying sensitive documents can make a big difference in staying safe,” said AARP Oklahoma State Director Sean Voskuhl. “AARP Oklahoma is proud to work with outstanding community partners to provide free, convenient shredding services that help protect residents of all ages.”
AARP Oklahoma is partnering with several organizations statewide, including Security National Bank of Enid, The Enid News & Eagle, News on 6 and The River 96.5, Oklahoma Bankers Association, Oklahoma County Sheriff TRIAD office, City of Shawnee Parks & Recreation.
Oklahoma City – April 1- 9 a.m. – noon
Oklahoma Bankers Association
643 N.E. 41st St., Oklahoma City, OK 73105
To enter, turn east off North Lincoln Blvd at NE 41st street, turn north into the Oklahoma Bankers Association parking lot.
In partnership with the Oklahoma Bankers Association and the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s TRIAD office.
Enid – April 18 – 9 a.m. – noon
Security National Bank, 201 W. Maine St., Enid, OK 73701
In partnership with Security National Bank of Enid and The Enid News & Eagle.
Shawnee – April 18 – 9 a.m. – noon
Woodland Veterans Park, 100 E. Highland St., Shawnee, OK 74801
In partnership with the City of Shawnee Parks & Recreation.
Edmond – April 22 –11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Mitch Park – Multi-Activity Center (MAC)
2733 Marilyn Williams Dr., Edmond, OK 73003
In partnership with Oklahoma County Sheriff’s TRIAD office.
Tulsa – May 2 – 9 a.m. – noon
News On 6, 303 N. Boston Ave., Tulsa, OK 74103
In partnership with News on 6 and The River 96.5
