Genealogy boom exposes personal data scammers can exploit

Mar-18-2026, 13:25:03 GMT–FOX News

Family tree platforms collect sensitive details that can spread online and be used in identity theft or impersonation scams.

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Mar-18-2026, 13:25:03 GMT

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