Fraud prevention doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes it starts with something as simple as cleaning out a file cabinet, shredding old paperwork, and learning more about how to protect your personal information.<\/p>\n
Join AARP and your neighbors for El Paso da Un Paso Against Fraud<\/a> to keep sensitive information out of the hands of criminals and enter our sweepstakes<\/a> for a chance to win a paper shredder to continue protecting yourself at home.\u00a0<\/p>\n REGISTER FOR OUR FREE SHREDDING EVENT<\/a><\/p>\n Old bank statements, medical records, credit card offers, tax documents, and other papers containing personal information can be a goldmine for criminals if they end up in the wrong hands. Secure shredding at our paper shredding event, El Paso da Un Paso Against Fraud, can help prevent identity theft while also helping you reclaim valuable space at home. It\u2019s open to the public, no membership is required.\u00a0<\/p>\n Date & Time: August 1, 2026, 9 a.m. to Noon MT<\/p>\n Location: City of El Paso, Environmental Sciences Dept. Building, 7968 San Paulo Dr., El Paso, TX 79907<\/p>\n At this FREE AARP document shredding event, you can:<\/p>\n Bring up to three boxes of paper documents for secure on-site shredding with all staples, metal and trash removed.Stay in your vehicle while AARP volunteers unload documents for safe disposal right on-site.<\/p>\n Register today<\/a> or call 1-877-926-8300.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n ENTER FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN A PAPER SHREDDER<\/a><\/p>\n Discarded documents can contain names, addresses, account numbers, and other details that help scammers commit fraud. Securely shredding sensitive paperwork is an easy way to protect yourself and your family. Can’t make it to every shredding event? AARP is giving you another way to protect against fraud. As part of the El Paso da Un Paso Against Fraud campaign, you\u2019re encouraged to enter our sweepstakes for a chance to win a paper shredder for home use<\/a>.<\/p>\n A personal shredder makes it easy to securely dispose of sensitive documents year-round, helping protect important information before it ever reaches the trash.<\/p>\n