It is important to know how criminals like these get the information they need to carry out such crimes. This is by scrolling through social media and gathering information about your loved ones, family member’s names, kid’s names, and other detailed information such as birthdays, where you live, where your kids go to school, and their interests.

If you choose to post your kids online, please ensure that your privacy settings are set to friends only. If your social media profiles are public, the amount of information scammers can gather on you is unbelievable. Do not make yourself a target. Protect yourself and your family members by ensuring the privacy settings are set accordingly.

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