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Identity theft continues to be a growing concern for Marylanders, with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reporting billions lost to fraud annually. To help combat this issue, BBB of Greater Maryland Foundation is hosting its 18th annual Shred Day, offering free document shredding. Last year, Shred Day serviced over 1,400 Marylanders, providing secure, eco-friendly, on-site document destruction courtesy of Iron Mountain, an AAA-certified company by the National Association of Information Destruction.
Event details
Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
Time: 8:00am to 11:00am or until the shred trucks are full
Locations:
- Maryland State Fairgrounds - 2200 York Rd, Timonium, MD 21093
- IKEA Baltimore - 8352 Honeygo Blvd, Nottingham, MD 21236
Limit: Attendees can bring up to 4 bags or boxes of documents
Rain or shine!
Facts about identity theft
- According to the FTC, identity theft accounts for a significant portion of fraud reports each year.
- In 2023, consumers reported over $10 billion lost due to identity fraud.
- There is an identity theft case reported every 22 seconds in the U.S.
- FTC data shows that individuals aged 30-39 report the highest instances of identity fraud.
- Victims of identity theft often experience financial hardship and mental health challenges, including anxiety and depression.
“Thanks to the tremendous support of volunteers and sponsors including Iron Mountain and Maryland Heating and Air, BBB has been helping our community reduce its exposure to identity theft since 2008,” said Mike DiGiacomo, president and CEO of BBB of Greater Maryland. “Shredding documents like old tax forms and bank statements can provide you with peace of mind knowing that your risk of identity theft has been significantly reduced.”
As the largest annual fundraiser benefiting the BBB Greater Maryland Foundation, donations are appreciated via cash or online. Contributions support efforts to investigate scams, promote ethical business practices and provide consumer education. Additionally, participants will receive identity theft prevention tips, sponsor giveaways and a swag bag.
Thank you to our sponsors
Shred Day is made possible thanks to our generous sponsors, including Maryland Heating & Air, Tar Heel Construction Group, Thunder Bay Roofing, CARCHEX, McCormick & Company, Inc., Aaction Home Repairs, Von Paris Moving & Storage, Strategic Factory and Strongtower Insurance.
For more information, please visit BBB.org/md-events or call 410-347-3990.
