Why you should think twice before posting that cute photo of your kid online
Briefly

There is a thriving black market for personally identifiable information. Kids' Social Security numbers, when combined with date of birth, name and address, are often good targets for identity theft. Most minors don't have credit attached to their Social Security numbers, so [someone may be able to use them to] open fraudulent lines of credit. Creditors don't verify the age of applicants, so a bad actor could potentially open a credit card without anyone noticing until the kid becomes an adult and wants a card of their own.
Parents need to be mindful of the information they share about their children online, as seemingly harmless details like a birthday photo can inadvertently expose significant personal data such as a kid's name, age, and date of birth, leading to potential risks of identity theft and harassment.
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