Document-shredding event helps consumers avoid identity theft, fraud
McALLEN — The U.S. Postal Service and several local partners received more than 20 tons of paper Saturday as part of a free, document-shredding event intended to help consumers avoid being victims of identity theft and fraud. The event took place...
Money Matters – National Consumer Protection Week: Avoiding Identity Theft
Your name, address, Social Security number, date of birth, credit card numbers, ATM numbers and checking account numbers are floating around everywhere.
Thieves use many methods to steal information
Editor`s Note: This is the first in a two-part series on the growing problem of identity theft. STERLING -- Identity theft is a term heard more and more everyday.
Free paper shredding to protect identities
McALLEN— The U.S. Postal Service and several local partners will host a free paper shredding event on Saturday to kick off early National Consumer Protection Week, which runs March 6-12, as well as raise awareness about protecting personal...
Henry County sees a slew of car break-ins
Car break-ins are keeping investigators busy in Henry County. Thieves have stolen handguns, power tools and electronics as well as less expensive items like a booster seat and CD's.
