Seniors Can Now Lower the Potential of Identity Theft with MySSA

View Original Article Here: Seniors Can Now Lower the Potential of Identity Theft with MySSA Signing up for MySSA and using it regularly can now help reduce identity theft risks that have plagued senior citizens for years. Metlife Mature Market Institute estimates that senior citizens lose a minimum of $2.9 billion a year to identity thieves. There are several ways a criminal can steal someone’s identity, and elders were particularly susceptible to a few tactics. One of the more common ways in which seniors’ identities become compromised is through the mail. For instance, any criminal can easily access an elderly victim’s mail which may contain sensitive information such as social security checks or credit card statements.Introducing the My Social Security AccountCreating a My Social Security Account is one of the first steps everyone should take in preventing future identity theft. Even if you’re a few years from collecting social security, the account will allow you to access your Social Security Statement, obtain estimates of your future benefits, and verify your earnings. You can even request a replacement social security card from the comfort of your own home.Those who already receive benefits can use their MySSA account to get proof of their benefits, change contact information, change direct deposit information, and replace a lost or stolen Medicare Card. A My Social Security Account provides more than just security. It provides an easy way to access neces...
Source: Shield My Senior - Category: Geriatrics Authors: Tags: Senior Safety Source Type: blogs