Protect Your Identity: Free Shred Days

Protect Your Identity: Free Shred Days May 25 & June 4 at Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union

 

Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union is hosting free Community Shred Days at our Baxter and Pequot Lakes Offices on May 25 and Brainerd Office on June 4.

 

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, wear a mask, and remain in your vehicle when dropping off items. 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 is a member owned financial cooperative serving central Minnesota. What sets Mid Minnesota apart from other financial institutions is that our members are owners and have a vested interest in our success. Any profits are returned to our membership in the form of higher dividend rates, lower interest rates on loans, additional technology, and growth in services. MMFCU has 11 locations and participates in CO-OP Shared Branching offering an additional 5,700 locations nationwide for when you travel or are away at school. Deposits are federally insured by NCUA and we are and Equal Housing lender. Learn more at mmfcu.org.