Do you ever shred documents as soon as you realize you do not need them? If not, you are doing this all wrong. Essential or sensitive documents lying around your home might actually create serious issues if they get into the wrong hands. You might be wondering how this can be possible. A lot of people visit our homes such as workers, cleaners, or repair persons. They can easily take your documents for identity theft.

Identity theft of seniors is growing rapidly. Fraudulent people or criminals see elderly people and seniors as an easy target. Since seniors often live alone, aren’t always technologically savvy, have big saving accounts, and often need emotional support they are frequently targeted. Although technology has grown at an exponential rate, old fashion telephone calls still rank the highest method for fraud against the elderly. Additional methods of fraud against those 60-years-old or older, as reported by the Federal Trade Commission, are conducted via, mail, texts, email and social media. They build a strong emotional bond with seniors so they can have an easy way for identity theft