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What To Know About Identity Theft
Learn what identity theft is, how to protect yourself against it, and how to know if someone stole your identity.
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Is someone using your personal information to open new accounts, make purchases, or get benefits?
Kids, Parents, and Video Games
Odds are your kids play video games. And as their parent, you have ideas about what’s right for them when they do.
Protecting Your Child’s Privacy Online
As a parent, you have control over the personal information companies collect online from your kids under 13.
Talk to Your Kids
When your kids begin socializing online, you may want to talk to them about certain risks:
Young Kids
When very young children start using a computer, they should be supervised closely by a parent or caregiver.
Tweens
Tweens (kids ages 8 to12) begin exploring more on their own. They need to feel "independent," but not alone. It's important to be with them — or at least nearby — when they're online.
Teens
Teens are forming their own values and beginning to take on the values of their peers. As they mature, many are eager to experience more independence from their parents.