Becu Declares April Identity Theft Awareness Month ; Becu Offers Identity Theft Protection Tips and Document Shredding Event

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SEATTLE, April 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- More than nine million Americans fall victim to identity theft each year. Aside from the violation of privacy and inconvenience, identity theft is becoming more expensive for consumers and financial institutions. According to a recent study, the average out-of-pocket cost to an identity theft victim in 2010 was $631, and total losses were estimated at $37 billion.

To help prevent identity theft in the Puget Sound area, BECU, Washington's largest credit union, is declaring April Identity Theft Awareness month to educate residents about steps they can take to protect themselves. BECU is providing tips to residents and hosting free paper shredding and electronic recycle events at several BECU locations around the Puget Sound area. At these events, residents can shred their sensitive documents for free, recycle unwanted electronics and get information on what they can do to help protect themselves against identity theft.

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Becu Declares April Identity Theft Awareness Month ; Becu Offers Identity Theft Protection Tips and Document Shredding Event

"Identity theft can hit any of us," said Ken Kinloch, Information Protection Officer at BECU. "When it comes to identity theft, preventive measures are t...

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