Do not post any photos of your vaccination card against COVID-19 on social media, warns BBB

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If you have received the COVID-19 vaccine, it is fantastic. Be sure not to share a picture of your vaccination card on social media, according to the Better Business Bureau.

Sure, you want to share the news with your friends, but if you share a picture of your card, you might be more susceptible to identity theft. Or, you could help scammers create fake versions of your card, according to BBB.

Your vaccination card will have your full name, date of birth and other information about where you received the vaccine, which is all valuable information you will want to keep private.

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“Sharing your personal information is not the only problem. Scammers in Britain were caught selling fake vaccination cards on eBay and TikTok. It’s only a matter of time before similar disadvantages arrive in the United States and Canada. Post photos of your card can help provide scammers with information they can use to create and sell fake photos, ”the BBB said in a statement.

Still, there are ways to share news securely on social media. The BBB has these tips:

  • Share the vaccine sticker or use a Facebook profile frame: If you only want to post that you have received the vaccine, just share a photo of your vaccine sticker. You can also use a Facebook profile frame to show that you have been vaccinated. If you are unfamiliar with how to do this, click here for more instructions.

  • Configure security settings on social media: Check your privacy and security settings on your social media platforms (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, etc.). This way, you can choose who to share your images with. Even if you do not share any photos or posts related to receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, this setting may be good to review anyway, just to improve the security of your profile.

  • Be wary of what you post, even if it’s trendy: Sharing the photo of the vaccine is one of the latest trends on social media. However, be sure to think twice about sharing this information or any other personal information, including sharing some of your favorite things. The BBB says the details you share may be passwords or answers to security questions.

To learn more about BBB on how to safely share your COVID-19 vaccine news on social media, click here.

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