Ten Tips to Protect Your Identity and Personal Information

Millions of people become victims of identity theft each year. The problem is only growing worse as hackers and scammers come up with new tactics to steal your personal information. That’s why the Social Security Administration continually provides advice on how to protect yourself.

A recent blog post by Stephen McGraw, Acting Deputy Associate Commissioner in the Office of Strategic and Digital Communications, offered 10 tips to protect your personal information. His number one recommendation was to protect your Social Security number by keeping your Social Security card in a safe place at home. He cautions that you should not carry it with you or provide your number unnecessarily.

The Seniors Trust is committed to providing important information to seniors on how to prevent scams that target their identity or finances, including trying to steal Social Security numbers. We also want Congress to enact The Social Security Expansion Act. It will give retirees an immediate benefits increase of about $200 a month, a fair annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), increase minimum benefits, and ensure the long-term solvency of the Social Security program.