The Latest Breaking News from Identity Theft

The motoring experts at DVLA have issued an important warning to those looking to sell their cars as scammers can get hold of sensitive information and commit identity fraud.

Experts have urged people to be aware when selling their cars, as it can result in identity theft.

My identity was stolen. It was a nightmare. And it could happen to you.

2019 was a pretty exciting year for me.

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.

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.

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.

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…

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.