The privacy risk of moving to a retirement community

Residents of age-restricted communities report experiencing increased scam targeting and data sales following their moves, according to consumer advocates tracking fraud patterns among older adults. Data brokers purchase and sell personal information including names, addresses, and phone numbers from public records and commercial sources, with some targeting individuals in 55+ communities specifically. Scammers use this information to conduct elder fraud schemes ranging from romance scams to fake grandparent calls. Consumer protection agencies recommend residents place fraud alerts with credit bureaus and review privacy settings on public records databases.

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