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 red flags like unexpected credit activity. If you suspect theft, report it immediately via IdentityTheft.gov. Stay alert—your child’s future depends on it. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/db7ab0188d5b3c4e