D’Amico Offers Free Shred Day To Protect Residents From Identity Theft

CHICAGO – In an effort to combat fraud and identity theft, state Rep. John D’Amico, D-Chicago and Alderman Samantha Nugent, are hosting a free shred day on Saturday, July 20 from 9 a.m until 12 p.m. at the parking lot of Coletti’s Restaurant located at 5707 N. Central Ave in Chicago.

“By shredding sensitive and personal documents families can protect their personal information from falling into the hands of identity thieves,” D’Amico said. “I urge residents to safely dispose of identifying information and to clear out unneeded records that they don’t want laying around their house.”

D’Amico and Nugent’s shred day will offer residents the opportunity to safely dispose of sensitive documents. Residents and local businesses are invited to bring old, unneeded documents such as old tax returns, pay stubs, bills, and receipts to be safely disposed of at this free event. Each participant is limited to 2 full boxes of papers to be shredded. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please contact D’Amico’s full-time constituent service office at (773) 736-0218.