In the United States, when a new baby is born a parent will notify the government and apply for a social security number. This 9 digit number is unique for every citizen of the United States and verifies identity. Social Security Numbers are used to obtain: credit cards, bank accounts, drivers licenses, health insurance, jobs, medical services, utility services and more.
Identity theft is a modern trend that grows as our technology capabilities advance. Thieves can access personal information through the internet. But a child's personal information will probably not be on the internet. A child is probably not filling out forms on-line and listing their social security number.
