As more and more Americans receive the COVID-19 vaccine, some are sharing their enthusiasm with friends and family by posting a selfie with their vaccination card on social media. Maybe it’s not 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 now available to anyone and everyone.
The consumer-oriented organization says that not only could they be tracked down by scammers with personal information. Recent arrests in the UK have raised concerns about scammers selling fake vaccination cards online.
BBB warns that by sharing the image of a real vaccination card, it could give scammers information that they can use to create fake cards.
Rather than sharing a picture of your immunization card, consider sharing a picture showing the arm that was shot, a smiling face in the clinic, a vaccine sticker, or other items that do not include personal information.
The BBB also recommends that you check your privacy settings on social media and be careful about participating in social media trends, even those that ask about top concerts, movies, or favorite cars. This type of information is sometimes connected to a person’s password.