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Posted: 2019-07-16T17:50:47Z | Updated: 2019-07-16T17:50:47Z How And Why Identity Thieves Are Targeting Your Kids | HuffPost
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How And Why Identity Thieves Are Targeting Your Kids

"Synthetic identity theft" makes it tough for anyone to even realize it's happening.

Believe it or not, kids are a perfect target for identity thieves . They’re clean slates with no prior credit information, which makes it easier for thieves to open up new lines of credit without setting off any alarms. Identity thieves are often looking for your kids’ social security numbers, but there are ways you can take precautions to keep your child’s identity safe.

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