Your Social Security information is extremely important and the safety of such information could be threatened now more than ever. Phone scams have become more enhanced, as urgent scenarios are created, expressing dire needs for a close family member or friend. These scams can affect elderly people just as effectively as younger, more tech-savvy individuals.

Jack Myers, the Public Affairs Specialist with the Social Security Administration, shares his tips on how to stay vigilant against these scams and how to protect your personal identity.
 

Scam calls have been a prominent mode of drawing information out of innocent citizens. Scenarios are created by scammers to get personal information that would not normally be needed. The Social Security Administration would never seek you out for this personal information over the phone.

An easy way to remain safe from scammers is to vary your passwords for different website accounts and internet profiles. Many users will reuse old passwords in order to remember the information but this can lead to easy access for a scammer to take over one's profile and attain personal information.

Scammers do not discriminate based on age. The elderly population has been targeted for the sole reason of having greater funds than the younger demographic. But Jack Myers makes it clear that no matter how comfortable you may be with technology, you too can be a victim of a phone scam.

To find out more about the Social Security Administration make sure to visit, https://www.ssa.gov/.

Or call 800-772-1213.

Jack Myers appeared on the WTIM Morning Show as a guest.