Most parents talk to their kids about being kind online or avoiding strangers in games. But there’s another conversation we should be having — one that’s just as important: identity theft.
Kids may not have credit cards or bank accounts, but that doesn’t mean they’re safe. In fact, their clean credit histories make them a perfect target for identity thieves. And because children rarely check their credit, these crimes often go unnoticed for years.
Talking to kids about identity theft might fee
