Tallahassee, FL (April 16, 2025) |
American consumers reported losing more than $12.5 billion to fraud in 2024, according to a recent Federal Trade Commission report, marking a 25% increase over the previous year. A simple course of action that individuals and businesses can take to protect themselves from fraud is shredding sensitive documents.
First Commerce Credit Union is partnering with the Leon County Sheriff’s Office and Secure Records Solutions (SRS) to offer a free, drive-thru Shred Day event to help members of the community safely and conveniently discard their confidential documents by having them shredded. Not only is it a great way to clear out clutter, but shredding old documents containing personal information is an easy way to guard against fraud and identity theft.
2073 Summit Lake Drive (near I-10 exit 209B at Highway 90 and approx. 1 mile east of the Tallahassee Automobile Museum). The Shred Day drive-thru event will be held Tuesday, April 22 at 11 am with the SRS shred truck stationed in the parking lot in front of the building to accept boxes of documents until 1 pm or when the truck is full.
To ensure as many people as possible can take advantage of this free community service, a three-box per person limit will be strictly enforced. Each box should be unsealed and no larger than a standard 12x15-inch Bankers Box.
“With fraud collectively costing Americans billions of dollars each year, we offer this free resource to help people and businesses in the communities we serve protect themselves and their families,” said First Commerce CEO Cecilia Homison.
During the event, First Commerce volunteers will be on hand to assist with unloading documents from vehicles and placing them into bins, which will then be emptied into the shred truck. There is no need to remove staples, paper clips or paper-based folders. Documents in plastic bags will not be accepted.
"Safely shredding documents that contain personal and financial information is vital for protecting your identity and ensuring your safety," said Leon County Sheriff Walt McNeil. "Taking this simple step can significantly reduce the risk of identity theft and help you maintain control over your sensitive data."
Shred Day visitors are also invited to come in and experience First Commerce’s recently renovated, full-service financial center at Summit East. The state-of-the-art financial center prioritizes comfort and functionality, offering meeting spaces to consult one-on-one with knowledgeable team members. Additionally, the financial center has two ATMs adjacent to the lobby with 24/7 access. The enhanced ATMs provide video teller service during extended hours Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. An additional drive-thru ATM is available in the parking lot in front of the financial center. The Summit East Technology Park is located on Highway 90 near I-10 Exit 209B, approximately 1 mile east of the Tallahassee Automobile Museum and the Amazon Fulfillment Center.
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