Don't post a photo of your vaccination card on social media, officials warn
The US Federal Trade Commission says criminals can use personal information to steal your identity. Instead, take a "vaccine selfie."
This card's blank, but yours won't be. Exercise caution with your personal info.
If you've been vaccinated against the coronavirus, you have plenty of reason to celebrate -- just don't do it by posting a photo of your vaccination card to social media, the Federal Trade Commission said Friday. In a blog post, the FTC points out that your vaccination card contains personal information, like your name and birth date, which bad actors can use to piece together a profile of you that could help them steal your identity.
Instead, the FTC recommends you jump on a similar but far safer trend: vaccine selfies. The agency suggests you post a photo of your bandage or the sticker you get showing you've received the vaccine.