As more and more Americans receive the COVID-19 vaccine, some are sharing their excitement with friends and family by posting a selfie with the vaccination card on social media. It may not be such a good idea, he warns Better Business Bureau.
The BBB reminds people that the vaccination card contains personal information and posting a picture of it on social media could mean that the information is already available to everyone and everyone.
The consumer-centric organization claims that it is not just about personal informants. Recent arrests in the UK have raised concerns about scammers selling fake vaccination cards online.
He BBB warns that by sharing an image of an actual vaccination card, it 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 showing the arm where the shot was fired, a smiling face inside the clinic, a vaccine sticker, or other items that do not include personal information.
The BBB also recommends checking your privacy settings on social media and being cautious about participating in social media trends, even those that ask about favorite concerts, movies, or cars. This type of information is sometimes connected to a person’s password.