Summary: Kids are the #1 victims of Identity Theft currently. Experts predict that 1 in 4 children will be a victim of identity theft before they turn 18. On this episode, Brett and Karisse discuss why this is, where the information comes from and what you can do to ensure your child doesn't become a victim. But, there are several other threats to kids online. From account takeover fraud to the theft of a parent's credit card to safety from child predators, Brett & Karisse talk about their own experiences raising teenagers in the age of the internet and how they keep their kids safe. And, they provide several tips to keep your own kids safe, especially in online games and social media. If you're a parent, this will probably the most important FraudCast Episode you listen to! Important links mentioned in this episode: Freezing credit with all 3 credit bureaus: Transunion: www.transunion.com/credit-freeze or free freeze mobile app called MyTransunion Equifax: www.equifax.com/personal/credit-report-services or call 800-685-1111 Experian: www.experian.com/freeze or call 1-888-experian Subscribe to Online FraudCast to be notified when future episodes are released on preventing online fraud. Look for Online FraudCast on Facebook or e-mail us at info@onlinefraudcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
