The Social Security Administration is working to prevent fraud and scams from happening to you, while making sure you understand your options when considering your benefit. With a recent boom in remote work, scammers are drawing on your interest in them, by posting fake job listings. The best way to protect yourself and financial future is to monitor your account, no matter your age.

Jack Myers, Public Affairs Specialist with the Social Security Administration, discusses how to make yourself aware of one of the newer scams. When considering a job change, make sure that the listing is from a legitimate business and consider researching their credibility.

Myers notes it might sound simple enough but keep your Social Security off your person. The easiest way to keep that sensitive information out of the hands of others is keeping it in a secure location.

While you might not someone to represent you and your benefits now, it’s never a bad idea to consider designating someone close to you for future use. Through the ‘Representative Payee’ program, you can ensure your benefits are applied to the right place.

Financial independence is something to strive for and Myers recommends getting ahead of the curve by using the Social Security website.

Find out more about the Social Security Administration at www.ssa.gov.

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