Beware Of Child Identity Theft
Children and identity theft is becoming a matter of high concern because it’s easy to steal and very difficult to prevent. Here are a
few steps that will protect your child’s identity from being stolen or misused:
1.Be careful about the Social Security Number. You might need to enter the child’s SSN in a health insurance form or similar
documents. Ascertain that this information is protected and not accessed without proper authorization.
2.Do not put the information on the Internet. Educate your child about the danger of child identity theft, and how using his or her
SSN on the Internet can facilitate it. Do not forbid the child to use it, but rather explain and convince your child about the
necessity of protecting such private information.
3.Keep all records and important papers locked up. It’s easy for children to spy through papers and use the information they find on
the Internet. Ensure that such information is always under lock and key to prevent children identity theft.
