In this episode of “Your Telecom Retirement,” we explore the concept of “disappearing from the grid” to shield oneself from fraudulent activities, unwanted telemarketing, and identity theft. We discuss the importance of regularly checking your credit reports, avoiding mail scams, and minimizing unwanted phone calls. Plus, hear about how I use my landline as a decoy for unwanted calls! What You’ll Discover (with time stamps): [02:06] Why you should use annualcreditreport.com vs. freecreditreport.com [09:35] The risks associated with credit card offers in the mail [15:18] How to minimize or eliminate unwanted phone calls [18:22] Why political calls are unavoidable and how to deal with them Join us in this episode as we navigate the complexities of protecting your digital footprint and provide you with the tools to stay safe! EPISODE LINKSYou can download a free digital copy of Dennis’ book “Retirement Built Right – The Essential Guide for Telephone Employees!” here: https://theverizonguy.pages.ontraport.net/ebookoptin ABOUT THE SHOWTap into Dennis O’Keefe’s 30+ years of experience helping telecom employees maximize their company-specific benefits packages for situations including early retirement, buyout offers, career changes and more! Featuring actionable, practical how-to advice along with stories of REAL telecom employees Dennis has helped navigate through every benefits situation imaginable, each episode of “Your Telecom Retirement” focuses on how to maximize the money you take out of your time working for telecom. Dennis’ expertise has been featured by Business Insider, The Boston Globe and Yahoo! Finance. Connect with Dennis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennisokeefe-/ Visit Dennis’ website: https://www.successfulmoney.com/