Identity Theft, of the Children

Imagine getting credit card bills and hospital bills for your children, yet they are very young and barely in school yet.

This is what is happening to children throughout the United States, and will continue to happen by the millions. Since the Anthem theft of information that is linked to primary account holders (children of parents), their IDs are much easier to compromise and commit fraud against than adults who most likely now have credit monitoring against. Not only that, but Frank Abagnale, the famous ID Thief that the movie Catch Me If You Can is based off of, says that ID thieves can use the youngsters IDs for much longer than an adults.

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