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Thoughts on Protecting Yourself from Identity Theft - Money.com
Cybercrime is a fact of life, and has been for many years. Last year, for example, seniors were victims of criminal acts that averaged $38,500 each, according to a recent Money.com post by finance writer Marc Guberti. Retirees are often favored targets in the scammer ranks, given their accumulated retirement savings and their reliance on a host of new online services.
It’s no secret that the fraudsters are increasingly targeting seniors as relatively easy marks, so it becomes more and more critical to protect yourself wherever you can. Guberti’s post provides four basic steps seniors can take to shore their defenses in today’s online world. His post, which you can read in full here, also provides critical guidance on steps you can take in the event you suspect criminal activity involving your financial accounts.
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