Texas Shred ‘Em Returns: Free Paper Shredding Events and Fraud Workshops to Protect Your Identity

Scams and identity theft continue to affect communities across Texas, as scammers become increasingly sophisticated in their tactics. To help you protect yourself and your loved ones, AARP partners with various organizations each year to bring fraud-prevention education directly to you through Texas Shred ‘Em, a statewide fraud awareness, prevention, and action campaign focused on empowering Texans with knowledge and resources.

Throughout the campaign, AARP Texas will host free, in-person paper shredding events and scam prevention workshops, both virtual and in person, so you can safeguard your personal information and stay one step ahead of fraud. These events are designed to give you the tools and support needed to recognize, prevent, and respond to scams, including growing fraud schemes that involve cryptocurrency ATMs.

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Free Paper Shredding Events Across Texas

One of the simplest steps you can take to lower your risk of identity theft is to securely dispose of documents containing sensitive information like old tax documents, government correspondence, bills, or medical information. Texas Shred ‘Em provides residents of Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, El Paso, Houston, and San Antonio with free, in-person shredding events, offering you a safe, convenient way to protect your information.

All events are free and open to the public:

Austin | Saturday, April 25  | 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. CT
Better Business Bureau, 1805 Rutherford Ln., Austin, TX 78754
Register here: https://events.aarp.org/event/TX-425-AShred/summary

Dallas | April 25 | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. CT
Prairie Creek Branch Library, 9609 Lake June Road, Dallas, TX 75217
Register here: https://events.aarp.org/tx-shred-dallas-425

El Paso | April 25 | 9 a.m. – Noon MT
American Legion Post 58, 4724 Vulcan Ave, El Paso, TX 79904
Register here: https://events.aarp.org/TX-EP-425-SHRED

Fort Worth | April 18 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. CT
Northside Community Center, 1100 NW 18th St, Fort Worth, TX 76164
Register here: https://events.aarp.org/tx-shred-fw-418

Houston | April 25 | 9 a.m. – Noon CT
The ROCK Church, 4101 Broadway St., Houston, TX 77087
Register here: https://events.aarp.org/event/TX-425-HShred/summary

San Antonio | April 25 | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. CT
Robinette Community & Senior Center, 1423 S. Ellison Drive, San Antonio, TX 78245
Register here: https://events.aarp.org/TX-SA-425-SHRED

Scam Prevention Workshops: Learn the Warning Signs

Learn how to detect scams at AARP Texas workshops led by trained volunteers. Workshops explain current scams, how to protect your information, and what steps to take if you suspect fraud.

Vigilance Against Cybercrimes Workshop - Austin
This AARP Texas workshop teaches online safety skills and how cybercriminals operate.

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 | Noon CT
Conley-Guerrero Senior Activity Center, 808 Nile Street, Austin, TX 78702
Register here: https://events.aarp.org/TX-407-Vigilance