We all know that there is no such thing as a free lunch, that
there is no way to get rich quick and that what seems too good to be true probably is. But still, the U.S. government estimates that there are more than eight hundred active fraud scams and that over 9 million people had their identities stolen last year.
The scary thing is that many of these scams are specifically aimed at senior citizens. There are many scams trying to gain access to the personal information, money, and trust of our generation. MySeniors will try to keep you abreast of the latest ones through our links to the FBI and other governing agencies.
Don't forget that MySeniors is an interactive and evergrowing website. We encourage you to email us with questions and suggestions.
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Your spending and computer habits can leave you vulnerable to identity thieves. How can you spot a potential threat? What can you do to protect yourself? What do you do if your identity is stolen?
There are three agencies that track your credit history, and the information they collect is used to calculate your credit score. This information is available to your current creditors as well as to third parties that may be interested in offering you credit. But an identity thief can also access this information and open accounts in your name with your credit score. Protect yourself by selecting who sees your information.
You continue to receive phone solicitations even though you are on the Do Not Call Registry. Learn about this loophole in the law and what you can do to stop these unwanted calls once and for all.