Better Business Bureau warns of child identity theft scams

Better Business Bureau warns of child identity theft scams

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Better Business Bureau is warning families about identity theft scams targeting children. Identity theft affects around 1 in 50 children and costs families around $1 billion each year, according to the BBB. Criminals target children because their social security numbers and credit histories are usually clean slates, said Daniel Irwin, communication specialist with the BBB. “The theft may not be detected for years until the c…