Beware of Misinformation About Shredding Events at County Facilities

Residents have recently reported arriving at Fairfax County facilities for shredding events that were falsely advertised on a suspicious website. These events are not associated with the county and we urge you to take steps to avoid misinformation and potential scams.

Tips to Avoid Shredding Scams

• On-Site and Off-site Shredding: Verify if shredding will happen on-site and in front of you or at another location. Reputable companies will take the documents in locked boxes then provide a certificate of destruction or allow you to watch your documents being shredded. Stay vigilant and check the county’s website, social media channels or confirm with county facilities to make sure an event is legitimate before attending.
• Verify Community Events: Occasionally, a community group may hold an event at a county facility, so contact the group to confirm.
• Verify the Shredding Company: If it's a private company, make sure the company is reputable by checking with the Better Business Bureau.