
Child Identity Theft After a Data Breach: How to Check and Respond
A child may have no normal reason to possess a credit file, which makes an unexpected file or account especially important to investigate.
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A child may have no normal reason to possess a credit file, which makes an unexpected file or account especially important to investigate.
What parents and guardians should know about creating or freezing a minor’s credit file when identity data may have been exposed.
How to respond when a dependent’s SSN appears on another tax return or an IRS notice suggests employment or filing misuse.