Your Back to School List Should Include Identity Theft Protection #LifeLockUltimatePlus

This back to school discussion has been sponsored by LifeLock but all opinions expressed here are my own.

Every year before my kids go back to school I have to register them with the county at the school they will be attending. I have no idea WHY I have to reregister them every single year but I do and it is a huge pain in the neck. I go online to the school’s website and have to fill out a ridiculously long online form with all the required data. This year as I was filling out the back to school form I came across a question I don’t think has ever been on there before. The school wanted my children’s social security numbers! Having been the victim of identity theft in the past I am always a little hesitant about handing out social security numbers and I chose to leave that part blank. Not only was I not sure the online form was through a secure server but I also just didn’t want that information available to anyone who happened to work at the school. They do NOT need my children’s social security numbers in order for them to go back to school!

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With identity theft such a huge issue in today’s society it is important to start protecting your child’s identity from an early age. When you are filling out registration forms for the school keep in mind that just because they ask for information does not mean they really NEED it. Speak with your school administrators and explain your concerns. Then, just put a big N/A on the form! The same goes for your child’s back to school physical. Many doctors’ offices request your (or your child’s) social security number. It makes it easier for them to track you down if you fail to pay your bill. But, this is not actually required information so leave it blank. The fewer places your child’s private information shows up the better!

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Back to School Identity Theft Protection for your Child
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If you have teens or college aged kids that are heading back to school make sure they have a safe, secure place for their driver’s license. The back pocket of their jeans is not a smart choice. There are many wallets today that can block the scanners used by many criminals to ‘read’ credit card data without even being able to see the card. A secure wallet and/or purse will go a long way towards protecting your child’s identity when they head back to school. And I highly recommend you hold on to their social security card FOR them. Unless they will need it to open a bank account or get a job, there are very few times when a teen will need their social security card and it is best left in a secure filing cabinet at home!

If you are concerned about your child’s identity as they head back to school you might want to consider investing in LifeLock for your child. LifeLock’s new product lineup includes LifeLock Standard™ at $9.99 per month, LifeLock Advantage at $19.99, and LifeLock Ultimate Plus at $29.99. You can learn more about each one of these packages by visiting the LifeLock Site

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LifeLock offers a junior product available for purchase for your children with an adult membership! LifeLock Junior™ is specifically designed to help keep your child’s identity information safe. Let’s face it, most of us do not pay much attention to our child’s identifying information. I could not even tell you what my kid’s social security numbers were….and since kids have such a squeaky clean and unmonitored identity they are a great target for criminals! Misuse and damage to their credit could go completely undetected for years. If this is an issue that concerns you I highly recommend you head over to the LifeLock site and learn all the details about the LifeLock Junior program!

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6 thoughts on “Your Back to School List Should Include Identity Theft Protection #LifeLockUltimatePlus”

  1. You’re so right about college students a safe place for ID and credit cards. When I went away for the first time to attend grad school in Missouri, someone broke into my car and stole my radio. Thank goodness I didn’t leave my wallet in there!

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  2. It’s scary to think that these criminals target children too. I guess it makes sense though because they think they won’t be found out for years. I mean how many parents are checking their children’s credit reports?

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