Could a single weak password put your TRS benefit and other accounts at risk? Bad actors and cybercriminals target individuals every day.
In this episode of Your Retirement in Focus, host Everett Crockett speaks with Tom McMurry, TRS Chief Information Officer, to break down the real-world risks of scams and how they can impact your identity, credit, and your Teachers Retirement System benefit. Learn about the Zero Trust model and what you can do to protect your money. From creating strong, unique passwords to enabling multi-factor authentication (MFA) and using password managers, this episode delivers the steps to enhance your digital safety.
Tom will discuss:
- Data breaches and the increasing threat of online scams
- How fraudsters use texts, emails, and spoofed calls to steal information
- What MFA is and how to use a password manager
- Why credit freezes and account alerts are critical for fraud prevention
- How to recognize AI scams and deepfakes
Join the conversation to protect your TRS benefit, avoid scams, and strengthen your financial digital security.
If you haven't had the chance to meet with us one-on-one in a virtual or in-person format, and are within 2 years of retirement eligibility, be sure to log in to your TRS account online and register for a session today!
Are you new to TRS or in the middle of your career? Be sure to designate your beneficiaries as soon as possible in your TRS online account.
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Host: Everett Crockett
Guest: Tom McMurry, TRS Chief Information Officer
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