Identity theft can happen to anyone. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reported cases of identity theft

skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic, making 2020 the worst year in history for identity theft. Reduce your

chances of becoming the next victim; protect your identity by shredding sensitive documents.

Better Business Bureau® serving Southwest Louisiana Foundation is offering a free community SHRED FEST. This event

will take place on Saturday, June 5, from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm in the parking lot of Albertsons located at 4060 Ryan

Street, Lake Charles, LA 70605.

There is no charge for this event. Southwest Louisiana residents can bring up to 3 boxes of documents to be

commercially shredded on-site. Paper must be dry and free of mold and mildew. Any documents that are spiral-bound

will not be accepted.

Shred Fest will be a safe and easy drive-thru event with volunteers removing your boxes of paper from your vehicle.

This event is brought to you by BBB serving Southwest Louisiana Foundation. Additional sponsors include Entergy, First

Federal Bank of Louisiana, Mayo Land Title Co., and Louisiana Mortgage Associates. Special thanks to Albertsons for

use of the parking lot and in-kind donations from Image 360.

For more information call your local BBB office at 337-478-6253.

The Better Business Bureau is a nonprofit, business-supported organization that sets and upholds high standards for fair

and honest business behavior. BBB services to consumers are free. BBB provides objective advice, BBB Business Profiles

on more than 5.3 million companies, 11,000 charity reviews, dispute resolution services, alerts and educational information

on topics affecting marketplace trust. Visit bbb.org for more information.