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of identity theft. As parents,
we routinely provide sensi-
tive information to schools,
healthcare facilities, etc. Al-
though it is many years be-
fore a child begins earning
income, children receive their
social security cards soon
after birth, potentially leav-
ing identity theft undetected
until they start working. This
makes them a prime target for
thieves. Thieves open bank/
credit union accounts, apply
for credit cards, loans, gov-
ernment benefits, rent hous-
ing, and even get jobs with these
stolen identities. If you ever receive
correspondence in your child’s name
hood that they are a victim
of identity theft.
If you believe that someone
has stolen your child’s iden-
tity, contact the three credit
bureaus for confirmation
and begin taking the neces-
sary steps to repair the prob-
lem on behalf of your child.
denying them for government bene-
fits, receive a notification from the IRS
about taxes, or get collection notices
from creditors, there is a high likeli-
We all want our children
and grandchildren to have
a great life. A part of that is
developing good financial
habits. Here at DATCU, it
would be our pleasure to help in any
way that we can. Serving you well is
our number one priority.
If we can ever assist you in any way, it would be our pleasure to serve you.
Glen McKenzie, President/CEO of DATCU Credit Union,
may be reached at 866-387-8585.
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