"Protect Your Identity Community Event" to Be Sponsored by InCharge Debt Solutions in Orlando on October 22, 2011

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Oct 05, 2011, 08:38 ET

Orlando-based nonprofit credit counseling organization helps consumers protect personal and sensitive data in recognition of "National Protect Your Identity Week"

ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- InCharge Debt Solutions ("InCharge") will help consumers safely dispose of personal and sensitive data at a fun-filled free event it is calling, "Ready, Set, Shred!"  The event will take place on Saturday, October 22, 2011 from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at the headquarters of InCharge, located at 5750 Major Boulevard, Orlando, Florida 32819.  There will be activities for the whole family and attendees will have access to free document shredding, electronic device "wiping," as well as guidance from industry experts on how to protect their identities from thieves.

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"Identity theft is an ever increasing problem we all face. This event is an opportunity for everyone in our community to safely dispose of, or recycle, items containing personal and sensitive data so the identity thieves can't get them," said Etta Money, InCharge's president.  "We'll also have certified credit counselors on hand for attendees that would like a free face-to-face budget and credit counseling session to help assist with any debt problems."

Children attending "Ready, Set, Shred!" will be issued free ID kits while the first 200 adults in attendance will receive free credit report monitoring.  InCharge recommends that attendees bring old bills, medical documents, and other personal papers they want to safely shred; cell phones for secure disposal or donation; electronic devices to be wiped clean; and, computers and hard drives for reformatting and data cleaning.

The list of sponsoring organizations includes AllClear ID; American Legion Department of Florida; Better Business Bureau; CellPhoneBank.org; Cintas Document Management; CRIMELINE; Fairwinds Credit Union; Faith Christian Academy; HUD Equal Housing Opportunity; Member of National Foundation for Credit Counseling; OC Recycling; Orange County Sheriff; The Center for Drug Free Living; TransUnion; and, Wells Fargo.

For more information, contact InCharge Debt Solutions:

About InCharge® Debt Solutions

InCharge® Debt Solutions is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization specializing in personal finance education, housing counseling, bankruptcy services, and credit counseling. Founded in 1997, InCharge interacted with over 1.2 million consumers in 2010 alone.  InCharge is affiliated with InCharge® Education Foundation, Inc. (ICEF) which is dedicated to providing educational products, services and research supporting the personal financial literacy of consumers across America.  ICEF also provides financial literacy training to servicemembers and their families through MilitaryMoney.com.  InCharge is a member of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC), the Association of Independent Consumer Credit Counseling Agencies (AICCCA), and is accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA). 

Contact: Media Relations
InCharge® Debt Solutions
(407) 532-5599
[email protected]

SOURCE InCharge Debt Solutions

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