People are sharing their vaccination cards on social media. Here’s why you probably shouldn’t

People are sharing their vaccination cards on social media. Here’s why you probably shouldn’t

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CINCINNATI (FOX19) – People who have already been vaccinated are starting to share photos of their vaccination cards on social networks.

The Better Business Bureau says they may want to think twice about it.

Look, it’s completely understandable. Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 is big business, and you – let’s say it’s you – probably want to share the news (“So I did something”, etc.) with your family, friends and followers.

But posing for a selfie with that vaccination card can leave you vulnerable to identity theft.

After all, the card has its full name. It also contains your birthday and information about where you got the vaccine. Combine that with the information already available about you on your social media profiles and through your digital signature (hint: it’s too much) and someone may be on the right track to appropriate your online identity.

But that is not all. Publishing your vaccination card can also make it easier for scammers to create fake versions of these cards.

According to the BBB, scammers in Britain have been caught selling fake vaccination cards on eBay and TikTok.

BBB offers the following tips for sharing safely on social networks:

  • Share your vaccine sticker or use a profile frame. If you want to post about your vaccine, there are safer ways to do it. You can share a photo of your vaccine sticker or set a frame around your profile photo.
  • Review your security settings.Check your security settings on all social media platforms to see what you’re sharing and with whom. If you want only friends and family to see your posts, make sure this is how your privacy settings are set.
  • Be wary of responding to popular social media requests. Sharing your vaccine photo is just the latest social trend. Think twice before participating in other personal viral publications, such as listing all the cars you’ve ever owned (including make / model years), favorite songs and the top 10 TV shows. Some of these “favorite things” are commonly used passwords or security questions.

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