Washington saw a 123 percent increase in identity theft complaints due to government documents or benefits fraud from 2011 to 2012, according to the Federal Trade Commission’s Consumer Sentinel Network.

With threats on the rise, Better Business Bureau serving Alaska, Oregon and Western Washington is once again offering free document shredding immediately following the tax deadline.

Drop off up to three bags or boxes of unwanted documents to be securely shredded on-the-spot for free. No three-ring binders or damp materials.

Also, donate unneeded phones to Cell Phones for Soldiers and Verizon’s HopeLine.

For more information, please contact BBB at 206-431-2227 or events@thebbb.org.

This event is made possible by BBB, ACU, Wilson Motors, Cintas and Sanitary Service Company Inc.