What every senior should know about identity theft

If you don't use credit and never go online, you don't have to worry about identity theft, right? Many seniors may feel that philosophy applies to them - and they couldn't be more wrong. The very qualities that make some seniors feel safe - a tendency to not use credit much, operating on a cash basis and avoiding technology - make identity thieves view seniors as very appealing targets, credit experts warn. "Anyone with a Social Security number needs to be aware of the risk of identity theft," says Jennifer Leuer, general manager, ProtectMyID.com. "Seniors, however, should be especially vigilant about identity theft protection, because they are often a preferred target of identity thieves and scammers." Posted in: Account Takeover Identity Theft