Here's How Scammers Steal Your Child's Identity! | Aura

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Can someone really steal your child’s identity? The scary truth is YES.

In the last year, 1 in 50 American children were victims of identity theft, with criminals making off with almost $1 billion in stolen funds.

WHY WOULD AN IDENTITY THIEF COME AFTER YOUR CHILD?

1. Child identities are “clean slates” for identity thieves – they can use it to take out credit and loans.
2. Few companies verify ages before issuing credit.
3. Families rarely monitor their children’s SSN for signs of fraud.

THE WARNING SIGNS OF CHILD IDENTITY THEFT

1. Your child starts to receive bills in their name.
2. Your child starts to get pre-approved credit cards in the mail.
3. Debt collectors try to contact your child.

WHAT TO DO IF YOUR CHILD’S IDENTITY HAS BEEN STOLEN

Contact the fraud department at any affected company and ask them to close the accounts.
Contact all three credit bureaus and ask them to remove the fraudulent accounts.
File an identity theft report with the FTC at identitytheft.gov.
File a report with the police (especially if a family member has committed the crime).

HOW TO KEEP YOUR KIDS SAFE FROM IDENTITY THIEVES

Keep your child’s personal information secure — including their SSN, birth certificate, medical records, and more.

REMEMBER: The IRS is the only agency that needs your child’s SSN.

Monitor your child’s SSN with Aura’s family account: https://www.aura.com/family-identity-...

Teach your kids not to overshare online: Criminals can use this to steal your child’s identity.

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