{"id":769,"date":"2023-04-14T07:47:24","date_gmt":"2023-04-14T07:47:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dataprot.net\/?p=769"},"modified":"2023-07-14T07:07:33","modified_gmt":"2023-07-14T07:07:33","slug":"how-do-i-check-for-identity-theft-for-my-child","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dataprot.net\/guides\/how-do-i-check-for-identity-theft-for-my-child\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do I Check for Identity Theft for My Child?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
With the increased internet use and the ever-growing popularity of social media platforms, child identity theft has become a genuine concern in this day and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, if you are one of those parents wondering \u201cHow do I check for identity theft for my child?\u201d, we cover several warning signs you need to be on the lookout for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Keep on reading to find out how to protect your children today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to a recent Javelin study<\/a>, children are 51 times more likely to have their identity stolen<\/strong> than adults. Also, around 1.25 million kids (or 1 in every 50) are affected by such offenses yearly. Frightening numbers, right? But what exactly is child identity theft?<\/p>\n\n\n\n As the name suggests, child identity theft is the act of stealing a minor’s personal information<\/strong> for fraudulent purposes, such as creating a new identity, applying for credit under false pretenses, ruining someone\u2019s reputation, or any other crimes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cybercriminals<\/a> prefer to target children since they have a blank credit history<\/strong>, their information is not compromised, and identity theft is harder to detect in such cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So how do you check whether or not your child has been the victim of identity theft? Well, several warning signs typically point to that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n That said, the best way to tell whether or not your child\u2019s identity has been stolen is to contact the major credit bureaus\u2014TransUnion<\/a>, Equifax<\/a>, and Experian<\/a>\u2014to check their credit report <\/strong>for open lines of credit or fraudulent information on file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Note:<\/strong> You can ask for a child\u2019s credit report only if you are the parent or legal guardian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How does child identity theft happen, then? In essence, thieves stick to several techniques proven to be effective in getting people\u2019s information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Parents can proactively protect their children’s identity and future by understanding these standard identity theft methods. In any case, they should avoid opening social media accounts<\/strong> for their children and using their SSNs liberally.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Once scammers get their hands on your child\u2019s personal information, resolving fraud takes time and energy. Therefore, you must prevent it by following a few rules of thumb:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Parents and caregivers must also inform themselves about using safe internet practices for children, which will help them secure their children\u2019s online information and protect their family\u2019s financial information when shopping online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you discover someone using your child\u2019s data, follow the steps below immediately:<\/p>\n\n\n\n After completing the above steps, you\u2019ll typically receive an action plan from the FTC, which will help you quickly minimize the damage and restore your child\u2019s reputation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Child identity theft is a growing concern that parents and caregivers must take seriously. Thankfully, recognizing, preventing, and dealing with such fraud can be easy if you follow the right steps at the right time, as explained in the above sections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even if your child\u2019s data has been misused, you\u2019ll typically spend some time and a few hundred dollars dealing with the relevant authorities. Afterward, you can simply freeze your child\u2019s report to secure their reputation and prevent a second theft.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 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to Check for Child Identity Theft?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Common Techniques Used to Steal Your Child\u2019s Information<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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How to Prevent Child Identity Theft?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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What if Someone Is Using Your Child\u2019s Personal Information?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Wrap-Up: Securing Your Child\u2019s Identity<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n