Springfield, IL – (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – The City of Springfield is alerting residents about false information circulating regarding a shredding event at the Municipal Center West at 300 S. 7th St. on Saturday. The event, which claims that residents can securely shred up to six boxes of documents, is not authorized by the city and is believed to be a scam from an unknown source, according to a release from Communications Director Haley Wilson.

Wilson urges residents not to bring any documents to Municipal Center East for shredding and that city-sponsored events can be verified at www.springfield.il.us/Calendar.aspx.