{"id":52005,"date":"2016-08-15T14:25:40","date_gmt":"2016-08-15T21:25:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.mcafee.com\/?p=52005"},"modified":"2025-08-26T23:37:32","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T06:37:32","slug":"time-make-kids-aware-digital-fraud","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/family-safety\/time-make-kids-aware-digital-fraud\/","title":{"rendered":"Time to make your Kids aware of Digital Fraud?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Long ago I watched a movie where the hero returned home after a harrowing experience only to find that an imposter had established himself there! The imposter had assumed the hero\u2019s name, credentials and even his business! The hero had a tough time proving his legitimacy and showing the world how his doppelganger had committed the fraud.<\/p>\n

Merriam-Webster defines fraud as \u201cthe crime of using dishonest methods to take something valuable from another person.\u201d<\/p>\n

In other words, it\u2019s how people steal personal data, get signatures on legal documents on false pretexts or use other methods to impersonate another for personal gains.<\/p>\n

You may have heard of how common it is to deceive people by promising them decent jobs in return for a hefty amount of money and then disappearing? That\u2019s another case of fraud for you.<\/p>\n

Have you ever wondered how the identity of a person is established online? It\u2019s an interesting exercise, and very important for understanding and taking precautions against digital fraud.<\/p>\n

Ways to Prove Your Identity<\/h2>\n

So let\u2019s consider the case of any one individual, say me. What proof is required to establish myself as a real person online? Here\u2019s a list of the general data that may be required:<\/p>\n