Something as simple as moving to a retirement community
can make you a target for scammers and scumbags...
From FOX: The moving truck hasn't even left the driveway. Somewhere, a scammer may already know three things about you: your name, your new address and something about your age. Maybe not your exact age, but potentially enough information to make you a more attractive target. Federal law sets specific rules for communities that qualify as housing for people 55 and older. One requirement says at least 80% of occupied units must house at least one person who is 55 or older. Those requirements come from the Housing for Older Persons Act.
That means an address inside a known 55+ community can give scammers and data brokers another clue about you. Once public records connect your name to that address, data brokers can add it to a much larger profile.
Moving into an age-restricted community does more than change your ZIP Code. It can quickly create a new, highly concentrated data profile.
Here's what can become available:
- Your name and new address can appear in county property records after officials file the deed. Anyone can then search that information.
- Your HOA gets your contact information. Some communities also distribute resident directories with names, addresses and phone numbers.
- New-mover marketing companies identify people who recently relocated. They can then sell those details to advertisers.
- People-search sites such as Spokeo and Whitepages may update listings with your new address, age range and household details.
- Community Facebook groups, welcome committees and bulletin boards sometimes post new-neighbor introductions. Those posts may include names, photos or unit numbers.
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