04/01/2026
Check out this post from Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson about our taxes and all the information/footprints they leave! 👇👀
Most people don’t realize how much of their personal information quietly spreads online, especially during tax season. Each year, public records, property filings, and financial updates get scooped up by data brokers and people-search sites.
Retirees are especially at risk, since decades of address histories, property records, and public filings make them easy targets for investment scams, fake government calls, and identity theft.
Here’s what’s happening:
1️⃣ Every time you move, update a subscription, or file taxes, new details about you can appear online.
2️⃣ Data brokers constantly refresh and resell this info, so even if you opt out once, your data often reappears.
3️⃣ Scammers use these profiles to craft convincing schemes targeting retirees and homeowners.
What to do instead:
• Search your name online a few times a year to see what’s out there.
• Limit what you share on social media and public forums.
• Be skeptical of unsolicited calls or offers, especially those referencing personal details.
• Regularly remove your info from people-search and data broker sites. Consider using a reputable data removal service to automate the process.
🔒 Never assume your personal information is private, always check and clean up your digital footprint.
If you’re retired or on a fixed income, you’re a prime target. The mistake most people make? Ignoring these sites or thinking that opting out is impossible. In reality, you can take back control, follow our detailed steps here: https://cyberguy.com/security/spring-clean-digital-footprint-retirees-scam-targets/