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Tips for Teens Which Are Prime Targets of ID Theft

Posted on Jun 26, 2007 by Michelle Pastor

An article gives tips to teens to keep them safe from ID thieves.  With the popularity of myspace and the fact that teens often post their personal information onto the Web, it’s easy for them to become victims.

Teens need to keep these tips in mind:

Keep your birth certificate and Social Security card in a safe place.


Do not give your personal information over the phone or Internet unless you are sure you are interacting with a reputable organization.

For older young adults, check your credit report completely before applying for a student loan or your first apartment.

And If you're heading to college, ask the school not to use your Social Security number as your college ID number.



Filed under: Fraud, Identity Theft, Tips

Tags: identitytheft, idtheft, myspace, teens

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