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The Better Business Bureau warns people not to share their COVID-19 vaccination cards on social media.
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“Unfortunately, you have your full name and birthday on your card, as well as information on where you got your vaccine,” the organization said in a news release. “If your privacy settings on social media are not high, you may be giving away valuable information for anyone to use.”
An Orange County firefighter holds his coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination card in Irvine, California, USA, January 27, 2021. REUTERS / Lucy Nicholson (Reuters)
The Better Business Bureau noted that the personal information of the cards, which are used to track who has been and has not yet been vaccinated, can be used by scammers to create and sell counterfeit cards. The BBB quoted reports from individuals in the UK who were caught selling fake cards on eBay and TikTok.
“It’s only a matter of time before similar disadvantages come to the United States and Canada,” the BBB added.
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Instead of posting COVID-19 vaccination cards on social media, the BBB recommends sharing your vaccine sticker or frame to use your profile picture.
Individuals should also check their security settings on all social media platforms to ensure that posts are shared with their intended audience and “be careful to respond to popular social media directions.”
“Sharing your vaccine photo is just the latest social trend,” the BBB said. Think twice before engaging in other viral personal posts, such as listing all the cars you own (including make / model years), favorite songs, and top 10 TV shows. Some of these “favorite things” are commonly used as passwords Security Questions. “
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According to the latest data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 32.7 million doses of COVID-19 were administered in the United States as of Tuesday. President Biden has pledged to deliver 100 million doses in his first 100 days in office.
According to Johns Hopkins University, the coronavirus has infected more than 266 million Americans and killed more than 446,000 Americans since the pandemic began in March.