I recently joined the forum and a day or so later my son joined. He received an email that I never recieved. It asked for his real name and date of birth. Not only that but it asked for troop information. I do not feel comfortable providing this much information on my son. Is this legit? I have pasted it below. Thank you for your help!
Here is the email:
Thank you for applying for membership at MeritBadge.net!
Memberships are approved on a case by case basis. Please provide the following information:
Please respond within 24 hours
What is your User Name?
What is your real name?
What is your affiliation with Scouting? (Please include unit #, type, location, and sponsor)
Why do you wish to join these forums?
What is the Date and year of your Birth?
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