Scammers Stealing Information From Obituaries!

Publicly sharing  personal information is risky enough in everyday life. It gets worse in death. It’s never wise to let strangers know your name, address, birth date, birthplace, family members’ names or even hobbies, whether you post the info on social media, take surveys or fill out product registration forms.

But obituaries can take the risk to a whole new level. When published in newspapers and websites, they can spoon-feed scammers the precise nuggets they need.

We all want to acknowledge a loved one’s life completed. But be aware that the devil is in the details. The more personal facts you provide in an obit, the greater risk of scams—for the departed and survivors alike.

Read more here:

https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2018/scams-using-obituaries.html