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Child Identity Theft: A Silent Threat | Philadelphia News
With kids back in school, parents face a silent threat: child identity theft. Millions of kids’ personal details have been exposed through school, edtech, and healthcare breaches—making their identities prime targets. Unlike adults, children have clean credit files, letting criminals exploit them for years before anyone notices. Experts urge parents to place a security freeze on their child’s credit—free and effective—by contacting all three bureaus (Equifax, Experian, TransUnion) with proof of guardianship. Be proactive: question why schools or doctors need your child’s SSN, and watch for…
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