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The Latest Breaking News from Identity Theft

My wallet was stolen at a bar. Then my identity theft nightmare began

2019 was a pretty exciting year for me.

Los Angeles Times

There are no perfect solutions for identity theft. But experts and a victim have ideas

Identity theft happened to me. It could happen to you. Our systems enable bad actors to commit identity fraud and generally get away with it. But it doesn't have to be this way.

Los Angeles Times

Medibank and Optus hacks spark warning over identity theft risks from former victims

The first thing Sarah* knew about her identity being hacked was when a man turned up on her parents' doorstep asking for the sexual services he'd paid for online. And then things got even crazier.

ABC News

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What are some of the common scams going around the moment? How can I protect myself?

Scams and identity theft were big problems in Australia long before the Optus data breach put many of us on alert. Here are some of the common scams going around right now.

ABC News

Disability group says sorry after cyber hack

The affected individual said they had also been caught in the Optus hack and had done everything possible to protect their information by various methods including changing passwords. They had gone to Service NSW at Wallsend for new driver's licence number after the Lifestyle Solutions hack but were told it…

Newcastle Herald

Caught up in the Optus data breach? Here's how to replace your passport, drivers licence and Medicare card

Did you get a message from Optus about your identification documents being exposed in the cyber attack? Here's how to change your licence number, passport and Medicare card.

ABC News

Anxious Optus customers inundate not-for-profit service, desperate for advice

A little-known charity specialising in helping people with identity theft now finds itself on the frontline.

The Canberra Times

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Money mule jailed over identity theft scam

A man has been jailed over his involvement in a syndicate laundering millions of dollars through businesses after using stolen identities to set up accounts.

AAP

Optus data breach customers navigate varied rules on changing drivers licence number

Optus customers whose personal details were exposed in the data breach are trying to take steps to prevent identity theft, but in some jurisdictions it's impossible to change a licence number unless fraudulent activity has already occurred.

ABC News

Optus data security breach: what should I do to protect myself?

Experts say while ‘there’s no need to panic’, there are steps you can take to ensure you’re not exposed to scams or identity theft

The Guardian - AU

Optus data breach: What to do if you think you're at risk of identity theft

After a malicious cyber attack, Optus customers dating back to 2017 are advised they could be at risk of identity theft. Here's what you need to know if you think you're at risk.

ABC News

Optus data breach: who is affected, what has been taken and what should you do?

After a malicious cyber-attack, customers of Australia’s second-largest telco are advised they could be at risk of identity theft

The Guardian - AU

Phony Patriots Player Sentenced to Prison In Super Bowl Ring Ploy

The 25-year-old pled guilty in February to five felony counts of mail fraud, wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.

Sports Illustrated

Ex-NBA player Terrence Williams pleads guilty in fraud case

Former NBA player Terrence Williams has pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit health care fraud and identity theft in connection to a multimillion-dollar scam against the basketball league’s health plan

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Stolen identities and KGB uniforms: Hawaiian ‘spy’ lovers face court – but is it all that it seems?

Walter Glenn Primrose and Gwynn Darle Morrison, both 66, were indicted for conspiracy and identity theft, federal court documents show. Johanna Chisholm unravels the complicated case

The Independent UK

Stolen identities, KGB uniforms and invisible ink: Busted Hawaiian ‘spy’ lovers face court – but is it all that it seems?

Walter Glenn Primrose and Gwynn Darle Morrison, both 66, were indicted for conspiracy and identity theft, federal court documents show. Johanna Chisholm unravels the complicated case

The Guardian - UK

Identity theft: how to protect yourself from fraud

The most important rule is to keep the lid tightly closed on all your personal information

Daily Mirror

Brits will leave a massive online trail behind them within their lifetime

Sharing life online without strong privacy precautions can increase the risk of falling into identity theft and scamming

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The Independent UK

Married couple charged for using identities of dead children for decades

US authorities say Walter Glenn Primrose and Gwynn Darle Morrison, who lived for years using the names of two dead infants, should be held without bail on charges of identity theft

The Independent UK

Hawaii pair accused of conspiracy, taking IDs of dead babies

U.S. authorities say a couple who lived for years in Hawaii while using the names of two dead Texas infants should be held without bail on charges of identity theft and conspiracy against the government

The Independent UK

Hawaii couple charged with stealing IDs of dead Texas kids

A U.S. defense contractor and his wife who federal authorities say lived for decades under the identities of two dead Texas children have been charged with identity theft and conspiring against the government

Daily Record

DVLA's identity theft warning over sharing key document on social media

Sharing private car documents online, such as your V5C book, can open you up to fraud.

Daily Record

New scam-detecting tool checks websites for fraudulent activity to help protect online consumers

There was a 43% rise in the number of identity theft cases at the start of 2022.

The Texas Tribune

A “cloned” 18-wheeler made it easy for smugglers to pass through the border, say state officials vowing to crack down

A federal agency estimates that about 75 trucks are reported nationally each year with copied or stolen state and federal ID numbers, which industry experts say is likely a significant undercount.

Daily Mirror

Mum discovers horrifying crime after random item is delivered to her house

Our consumer columnist Lynn Beattie, aka Mrs Mummypenny, describes what happened after she fell victim to identity theft and discovered someone had ordered £3,000 worth of goods in her name

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