Julie Jason: Staying ahead of the scammers
(WorldNews Business)

If you are not on Medicare, you may not realize that Medicare cards display Social Security numbers. If you are a Medicare beneficiary who follows the instructions on the back of your card, you `carry it with you when you´re away from home.` That creates the perfect scenario for identity theft - a lost wallet or even a bad actor at a medical office can open the door to nefarious activity. For example, a fraudster could change where your Social Security check is deposited, apply for credit in your name and establish a `my Social Security` account. ......