Online Gaming & Identity Theft

The threat of online identity theft has increased 10 fold in recent years and one of the new targets of identity criminals is the sensitive information of online gamers.  Most gamers, being of younger ages are unaware of the threats posed by inputting their personal information on gaming networks and social gaming sites.  Thieves will pose as other gamers and try to solicit personal information that could be used against you.  With very basic information such as a birthdate, drivers license number and home address, these criminals can open lines of credit and do unspeakable amounts of damage to the credit of unsuspecting gamers.If you're an online gamer, it's important to never share any personally identifiable information that could be stolen and used fraudulently.  This means avoid oversharing information with fellow gamers as well as be cautious of what information you provide on social network and gaming network profiles.  Always alert your parents if someone online is trying to solicit information you don't feel comfortable giving out.  As this may be an identity thief posing as a fellow gamer in an attempt to steal your information.  Parents should consider a family identity theft protection service, which encompasses the social security numbers of their children, as a safeguard against identity theft.  To learn more about gaming and id theft click the link below and view the video at the bottom of this article.

Online Games Can Lead To Identity Theft & Worse