How to Protect Yourself From Scams and Identity Theft in Retirement

By Your Successful Retirement | March 12, 2026

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You may not realize how much of your personal information is visible every single day. From store apps to credit reports, small exposures can quietly add up over time.

In this episode of Your Successful Retirement, Dennis O’Keefe explores a topic that affects every retiree and pre-retiree, even if they don’t realize it: how visible you are online. From data tracking at your local grocery store to unsolicited credit card offers, Dennis walks through practical ways to reduce your digital footprint and lower your risk of scams and identity theft.

He shares a personal story about tracking down a retired firefighter who intentionally made himself nearly invisible online, and why that level of caution may not be extreme after all. Dennis also explains how small steps, like protecting your Social Security number, reviewing your credit report annually, and using call-blocking services, may help reduce exposure to fraud.

Key takeaways:

Protect your Social Security number like your financial life depends on it
Why reviewing your credit report annually matters
How retail apps track consumer behavior inside stores
Ways to reduce junk mail and credit card offers
Why unsecured email can put sensitive data at risk
And more!

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