'COVID-19 Vaccine Selfies' Might Be A Bad Idea: Report

BIRMINGHAM, AL — As more people are getting he COVID-19 vaccine, a sign of relief from many people who have received the vaccine has been to post a photo on social media of the vaccination card given after the dose has been administered. This might not be a good idea, according to an Alabama News Network report.

The Better Business Bureau and Federal Trade Commission warn against posting such photos, as they include the person’s legal name, birthdate, date of vaccination and location of vaccination. This information could put the "selfie poster" at risk for identity theft.

The FTC says a quick Google search of your name and birthdate can produce more information about yourself that you likely intended to reveal. "Data or identity thieves that might target an individual will try to scrape as much information as possible from all of those sources," the report says.

Read the full report on possibly identity theft from vaccine selfies in the Alabama News Network.