Arizona State Credit Union's Shred-A-Thon will make its second stop in Flagstaff and offer community members another opportunity to shred their sensitive documents in the fight against identity theft. Members of this northern Arizona community are encouraged to bring their documents to the Credit Union’s Flagstaff Highway 89 branch on Tuesday, July 10, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. The event is free of charge and helps raise awareness about the importance of shredding … [Read more...] about Shredding to Prevent Identity Theft
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Flag Tech Lecture on Internet Safety
Oct. 18 6:00 p.m. Learn some of the most basic ways you can protect yourself on the internet. So many people do things that open themselves up to problems on the web without even knowing it. Today, there are thousands of websites being hacked, security breaches, computer viruses, email scams, and identity theft that frightens people. All of this can be minimized or even prevented by some simple techniques to keep yourself safe. Join us for a discussion on … [Read more...] about Flag Tech Lecture on Internet Safety
Casualties, Disasters, Thefts & Taxes
You are going along and living your life to the best you can and then all of a sudden, something bad happens. It could be anything, an accident, a robbery, or a natural (or unnatural) disaster. You're asking yourself “What now?” The short answer is: file a claim on your insurance and go from there. What most people don't realize is that these happenings can also affect your taxes. A theft is the taking of money or property with the intent to deprive the owner of it. It must be illegal under … [Read more...] about Casualties, Disasters, Thefts & Taxes
