As more and more Americans receive the COVID-19 vaccine, some are sharing their enthusiasm with friends and family by posting a selfie holding their vaccination card on social media. This may not be such a good idea, warns the Better Business Bureau.
The BBB reminds people that the vaccination card contains personal information, and posting a photo of it on social media can mean that the information is now available to anyone.
The consumer-oriented organization says it’s not just criminals looking for personal information. Recent arrests in the UK have highlighted concerns about scammers selling fake vaccination cards online.
The BBB warns which, by sharing the image of a real vaccination card, could provide scammers with information they can use to create fake cards.
Instead of sharing an image of the vaccination card, consider sharing an image that shows the arm where the injection was given, a smiling face inside the clinic, a vaccine sticker or other items that do not include personal information.
BBB also recommends checking the privacy settings on social media and being cautious when participating in social media trends, even those that ask about the best shows, movies or favorite cars. This type of information is sometimes connected to a person’s password.