Scammers are not slowing down. In fact, last year alone there was a loss of $45 million stolen from senior victims nationwide. A recent article from AARP provides some great tips to help keep your information safe.

These include:

• verifying the recipient
• asking for alternative authentication methods
• avoiding giving the information over email
• and using encryption to secure the information.

Identity theft means financial insecurities, that is why it is essential to keep Social Security information safe.

Looking for more ways to protect seniors and the Social Security system? So are we. Senior Security Alliance is working to guarantee senior citizens a more financially secure retirement by passing our bill, The Senior Citizens Bill of Rights, passed. Find out how you can help!