LAKEPORT — Lake County residents are encouraged to protect themselves from identity theft by safely and securely destroying documents in the “Shred-It” truck, sponsored by Umpqua Bank and Strong Financial Network.
This free shredding service will be provided from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, at Umpqua Bank, located at 805 11th St. in Lakeport. Participants may bring up to three boxes or bags of documents for destruction. Participants are asked to make sure documents are free of binders although staples and paper clips are acceptable.
Workers will assist in unloading participants” delivery and participants are welcome to watch the actual shredding of their documents.
Immediately following, there will be an ID Theft Workshop from 6 to 7 p.m. at Umpqua Bank by reservation only. To RSVP, call 262-1880. Seating is limited.
For people who are unable to participate on Thursday, Umpqua Bank will have shred bins available at its Lakeport branch and its Kelseyville branch, located at 4280 Main St. The bins will be available in the month of May until filled. Participants are asked to limit their deposit to three boxes or bags per drop off.
