WACO, Texas (KXXV) — Criminologist Dr. Alex Del Carmen explains how innocent school photos can expose personal information that puts children at risk for identity theft and other dangers

Be aware of posting photos with boards that have your child's name, age, teacher and school they attend. This is an automatic danger to your child and family

When posting on social media, there's usually geospatial location on the actual picture which can give away your location quickly and put you and your family in danger

Make sure your location services when taking the photo are off and post privately so people you only know can see

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