Better Business Bureau serving Alaska, Oregon and Western Washington announces upcoming
anti-fraud events and ethics education programs:
Secure Your ID Day: BBB offers a free shredding and cell phone recycling event to help prevent identity theft on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010.
Alaska
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Wells Fargo
301 W Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK
Shred Alaska
Oregon*
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Quantum Resource Recovery, Inc.
2700 N.W. Front Ave
Portland, OR 97210
Shred-it
Western Washington
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Banner Bank
2531 Colby Ave
Everett, WA 98201
American Data Guard
Shred: Drive up and drop off unwanted documents to be securely shredded on-the-spot. No cardboard or three-ring binders please. 100% of the materials will be recycled.
Cell Phones: Recycle used cell phones for FREE, courtesy of The Wireless Alliance. All data will be securely wiped from collected phones; or consumers can remove data before donating: check out the Free Data Eraser or Data Erase Instructional Videos.
*Recycle: Additional items can be recycled for free at the Portland, Oregon location only. Bring metal, plastic*, computer monitors*, electronic components, cardboard, newspapers and a variety of paper grades! Quantum Resource Recovery will pay 2¢ to $3 per pound depending on metals. *Limits and restrictions may apply.
Scam Jam: In November, attend this free anti-fraud seminar to hear from consumer-protection experts. In Alaska, hear from AARP Alaska about "Identity Theft & Weapons of fraud" and Anchorage Police Department about "2010 Electronic Fraud Trends in Anchorage." Join BBB on Thursday, Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Anchorage Senior Activity Center, 1300 East 19th Ave. in Anchorage. In Oregon, the date, time and location is to be announced.
2011 Business of the Year Torch Awards: It's time to nominate those who motivate: Submit a nomination for any business—of any size—that demonstrates excellent customer service, community involvement and innovative business practices. Candidates must be submitted by Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010.
2011 Students of Integrity Scholarships: To support students who value ethics, BBB is accepting applications for $1,000 scholarships; one high school student from each state—Western Washington, Oregon and Alaska—will be awarded. Students graduating in 2011 or 2012 are eligible to apply. All submissions must be postmarked by Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010.
Check out BBB's Event Calendar to stay up-to-date on upcoming events.
About your BBB serving Alaska, Oregon and Western Washington:
Your Better Business Bureau is a not-for-profit organization funded by Better Business Bureau Accredited Businesses. The BBB's mission is to be the leader in advancing marketplace trust. For more information about the services and products provided by your BBB, call 206-431-2222 or 253-830-2924 in Washington, 503-212-3022 in Oregon, 907-562-0704 in Alaska, or visit our Web site at www.bbb.org.
