While parents love to take pictures of their children before their first day, remember not to share too much personal information on the typical back to school signs, as predators can use this information to commit identity theft

BATON ROUGE, La. (KLFY) -- The 2024-25 school year has officially begun for most Louisiana students, and Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill is asking parents to be mindful of sharing back-to-school photos.

While parents love to take pictures of their children before their first day, remember not to share too much personal information on the typical back to school signs, as predators can use this information to commit identity theft or earn your child’s trust, Murrill said.

“Our most precious gifts are our children, and we all want to do everything we can to keep them safe," Murrill said. "As a mom, I’d urge Louisiana parents to take a few simple steps to make sure their child’s personal information never gets into the wrong hands when taking those back-to-school pictures. I hope everyone has a safe and successful school year.”

Here are some tips for keeping your kids safe in back-to-school photos:

• Leave off information about your child’s school, teacher, age, or grade level
• Make sure the background of your photo doesn’t include your house number or street sign
• Double check your privacy settings
• Never accept any friend requests from strangers

For more Educational Resources for parents from the Louisiana Department of Justice, visit CyberSafetyForKidsAndTeens.pdf

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