Protecting Your Kids’ Identity

Children are prime targets for identity theft. Learn how to monitor, secure, and safeguard your child’s personal information before it’s misused.

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Why Children Are Vulnerable

Kids often have clean credit files, making them attractive to identity thieves. Because most parents don’t monitor their child’s credit, fraud can go undetected for years — sometimes until adulthood. Criminals can open loans, credit cards, or even commit tax fraud using a child’s Social Security number.

How to Safeguard Your Child’s Identity

📋 Request a Credit Freeze

Place a freeze on your child’s credit with all three bureaus. This blocks fraudsters from opening new accounts in their name.

🔐 Limit Shared Info

Only provide your child’s SSN when absolutely required. Avoid using it for school forms, sports registrations, or non-essential documents.

🛡️ Use Child Identity Protection Services

Many identity protection providers offer dedicated child monitoring to alert you to any misuse of your child’s personal data.

📬 Monitor the Mail

If your child receives credit card offers, tax documents, or collection letters, it’s a major red flag. Investigate immediately.

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Identity theft can affect kids for years. Start protecting their future now with a reliable monitoring solution built for families.

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