Protect Your Identity: Free Shred Days at Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union

Wednesday, May 25, 2022 (2:00 PM - 3:00 PM) (CDT)

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Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union is hosting free Community Shred Days at our Baxter Office on May 25 from 2-3pm and Brainerd Office on June 10 from 11am-Noon.Shredding documents that have your personal information is a great way to protect yourself from identity theft by keeping the wrong person from finding your social security number, financial account numbers, credit card numbers and any other valuable identifying data. 

We ask you limit your documents to three boxes. Mid Minnesota staff will be on hand to assist you. Shred Day will take place rain or shine.

Mid Minnesota also recommends these additional ways to protect your identity:

  • Set-up a “junk” email address for mailings or ordering products online to reduce the odds of your friends getting spam or malicious emails should your email get breeched.
  • Monitor your bank statements and credit card statements regularly.
  • Review your credit report (at a minimum) once a year at: www.annualcreditreport.com
  • Shred all financial information such as: bank statements, credit card receipts, pre-approved credit applications, etc.
  • Have payments directly deposited into your account (ie. Social Security)
  • Empty your wallet of extras. Remove your social security card and credit cards you do not use often. Carry your birth certificate and passport only when necessary.
  • Keep an emergency list of all your financial account numbers and credit card accounts in a safe location, such as a safe deposit box at MMFCU.
  • Strengthen your passwords: minimum of 8 characters; use numbers, lowercase letters, uppercase letters and special characters, pick themes and phrases; don’t use names or phrases about yourself; and use different passwords for everything.

If you suspect that you are victim of identity theft or any type of fraud contact Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union and the local authorities right away. We are here to help.

Mid-Minnesota Federal Credit Union - Baxter
13283 Isle Dr
Baxter, MN 56425 United States
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Miranda Anderson
(218) 829-0371
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Wednesday, May 25, 2022 (2:00 PM - 3:00 PM) (CDT)
  • Tuesday, May 24, 2-3pm at 30563 Patriot Ave, Pequot Lakes
  • Wednesday, May 25, 2-3pm at 13283 Isle Drive, Baxter
  • Tuesday, June 7, 11am-Noon at 961 2nd St NW, Aitkin
  • Tuesday, June 7, 2-3pm at 117 W Main St, Crosby
  • Friday, June 10, 11am-Noon at 200 South 6th Street, Brainerd
  • Friday, June 10, 2-3pm at 307 1st St SE, Little Falls
  • Tuesday, June 28, 2-3pm at 1220 N 4th Street, Staples
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