{"id":787,"date":"2023-04-14T08:08:55","date_gmt":"2023-04-14T08:08:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dataprot.net\/?p=787"},"modified":"2023-07-14T06:55:17","modified_gmt":"2023-07-14T06:55:17","slug":"what-is-child-identity-theft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dataprot.net\/articles\/what-is-child-identity-theft\/","title":{"rendered":"Protecting Your Child’s Future: Understanding What is Child Identity Theft"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Child identity theft is a growing concern with the increased internet use and other digital platforms where personal information is often shared without proper security measures. According to the Identity Theft Resource Center<\/a>, children are 51 times more likely to be victims of identity theft than adults. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cybercriminals<\/a> often target minors because their credit history is clean, and their personal information is less likely to have been compromised. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parents and caregivers must know how to keep the internet safe for their children. They must also be aware of the risks of identity theft and take steps to protect their children’s personal and financial information.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, you will read about child identity theft, how it happens, and what parents can do to safeguard their children’s identities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Child Identity Theft?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Child identity theft refers to the act of stealing a minor’s personal identifying information for fraudulent purposes. This type of crime can go undetected for years, causing significant financial and credit damage to the child’s future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Javelin Strategy’s Child Identity Fraud Study<\/a>, in 2021, one in every 50 children fell victim to identity theft, resulting in nearly $1 billion in costs for families in the United States annually. <\/p>\n\n\n\n


Child identity theft can take on various forms and sizes. Despite having fewer bank accounts or credit lines, children possess a wealth of personal data that scammers can exploit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fraudsters can steal social media login credentials, social security numbers, and other sensitive information. With compromised login details and passwords, they can access other online accounts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If thieves possess your child’s social security number, they can open new accounts under your child’s name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common Techniques Thieves Use to Steal Your Child\u2019s Information<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Thieves use various techniques to steal a child’s personal information. Understanding the common methods used by these criminals can help parents take steps to protect their children from identity theft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The following are some common techniques that fraudsters use to obtain personal information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n