There are other steps we as individuals can take to strengthen our support systems, especially as we age. We can start by reducing our marketing footprint. Opt out of unsolicited offers, and block unwanted calls. We can teach ourselves at the earliest possible age to screen incoming phone calls.
While some offers are legitimate, many are not. Check out the United States Postal Inspectors’ website www.DeliveringTrust.com for more ways to cut down on unwanted solicitations and dubious offers directed at consumers. Now, we’re well on the way to building a fraud safety net for ourselves and our households.
