CARTERET COUNTY, NC (May 30, 2024) – Carteret County Aging Services is offering a free Shred-a-Thon event to help residents protect themselves from identity theft.

The event will be held on Saturday, June 8, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Leon Mann, Jr. Enrichment Center located at 3820 Galantis Drive in Morehead City.

The program is free for residents 50 years and older and is funded by the Senior Medicare Patrol Identity Shred-A-Thon / Fraud Prevention Grant.

Proof of Carteret County residency is required to participate. Residents must bring a photo ID and a document showing their official address, such as a tax bill, voter registration card, utility bill, or another official government-issued document.

Documents accepted for shredding include personal documents, check stubs, credit card offers and solicitations, receipts, and paperwork containing personally identifiable information. All shredded materials will be recycled. Businesses are not permitted to use this event for shredding documents.

Items that cannot be shredded include binders, metal hanging folders, binder clips, newspapers, magazines, catalogs, or electronics.

For more information about the Shred-a-Thon event, please call Carteret County Aging Services at 252-247-2626.

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