Natalie is a 12-year-old superstar. She is outgoing, intelligent, determined — and when she recently lost her hair from treatment for B-cell leukemia, she said it just made her more aerodynamic. Though still on a tough road, Natalie is thriving.

But in the last week, the foundation Natalie and her parents created to support children affected by leukemia saw shocking updates on their social media accounts. Someone had stolen Natalie’s photo, likeness and information, falsely reporting that Natalie had passed away, and was asking online for money to help with funeral expenses.

Unfortunately, September’s Childhood Cancer Awareness Month has become a prime target for malicious cybercriminals. As foundations, children and parents post photos and details about their cancer journeys, scammers r

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