Seniors and Identity Theft
A lot of identity theft scams, and scams in general, target senior citizens. That is not only because they are less likely to question institutions and authority (on the whole), but also because there maybe a higher level of confusion about modern ID theft practices. So, how can a senior protect themselves.
1. Educate yourself. Many younger people get their information at employer sponsored trainings or on blogs like this one. You may not have access to the course, but you can still read up.
2. Cultivate a skeptical eye. You have lots of life experience to fall back on. Use it to cultivate critical judgment.
3. Don’t be afraid to say no to a caller or visitor. If you are not comfortable do not give them what they want.
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