Remove your data to protect your retirement from scammers

You've spent decades building your retirement fund. Now is the time to enjoy it, not lie awake worrying about scammers and identity thieves. Criminals are more aggressive than ever, and they know your personal information is the key to your money.

The good news? You can take simple steps to remove your personal data from risky websites and databases. These actions greatly reduce the chance of fraud and protect your hard-earned savings from scammers. By taking control of your information now, you keep your money secure and your retirement in your hands.

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Elder fraud caused more than $4.9 billion in losses in 2024. In 72% of cases, scammers found victims' personal data online. Most of these crimes were tied to identity theft, allowing criminals to access accounts, redirect benefits, or launch phishing attacks.

You don't have to be on Facebook to have your information online. Data brokers, companies you may have never heard of, collect and sell personal details about nearly every adult in the U.S. These profiles may include:

For scammers, this information is like a treasure map.

When scammers know your age, address, and that you're retired, they can craft scams that feel frighteningly real. Some examples are:

The more accurate the personal data they have, the more convincing their story, and the higher the risk you'll believe them.

Every piece of personal information you remove from public databases is one less tool scammers can use. Removing your data can:

Think of it as changing the locks on your home before a break-in happens.

You can contact data brokers and request that they delete your profile. To start, search your name online, find the sites listing your data, and follow each site's removal process. However, there's a catch:

It's a time-consuming job that most people eventually abandon.

A data removal tool handles the work for you. It:

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You've worked too hard to let criminals take what you've built. By reducing your digital footprint, you protect both your money and your peace of mind. Start removing your personal information today, and keep your retirement exactly where it belongs, in your hands.

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