Pro Tip: Your social security number and social media do NOT mix.

Answer: 1 in 50

Questions:

• Why do you think ID theft happens so frequently to minors? 
• What would you do if you found out that someone was using your Social Security number to open accounts? 
• How can you check to make sure this hasn't happened to you? 

Click here for the ready-to-go slides for this Question of the Day that you can use in your classroom.

Behind the numbers (Washington Post):

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NGPF's Consumer Skills unit will help prepare your students to be savvy when it comes to protecting their identity.

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Want to reinforce how many different types of identity theft we face on a daily basis? Try COMPARE: Types of Identity Theft.

About the Author

Ryan Wood

Ryan is the Partnerships and Adoption Manager for Next Gen Personal Finance’s midwest region. He brings his experience as a former teacher, curriculum designer, and sales and marketing professional to state organizations and school districts in supporting the implementation of their personal financial education efforts. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and earned his teaching credential from Saint Mary’s University in Winona, Minnesota. He proudly taught at two rural high schools in Wisconsin before transitioning to curriculum design at NGPF, and is now excited to be on the front lines in delivering the best possible financial education in the midwest. He and his wife have three beautiful daughters, each of which inspire him to share the impact of being sound financial stewards both at home and as lifelong learners.