10 Tips to Avoid Senior Identity Theft
According to the Bureau of Justice, over 3 million elderly Americans have their identity stolen by predators each year. Unfortunately, as long as there have been identity thieves, seniors have always been their preferred target. The elderly are often socially isolated, tend to be trusting and vulnerable, lonely, and may have early dementia or memory loss.
Additionally, many elderly do not check their credit reports on a regular basis, if at all, making early detection problematic.
The first time a senior or their care-provider may become aware that their identity has been stolen may be when bill collectors begin calling on charges that the predator made in their name.
Protect yourself and your elderly loved ones with these 10 tips to help avoid becoming a victim of identity theft:
San Diego Elder Law Attorney at The Law Offices of Ramon E. Lewis
Ramon E. Lewis (Ray) is the founder of Elder Protection Center. He is an attorney who is proud to have worked within the Southern California legal community for over twenty years.
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