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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.

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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

The Independent UK

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

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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 Independent 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

The Guardian - UK

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

Daily Mirror

US couple arrested decades after assuming false identities

Washington (AFP) - A couple living in the United States for decades under false names stolen from dead babies have been charged with identity theft and conspiring against the government, in a case tinged with suspicion of espionage.

AFP

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

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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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The Street

10 Steps to Avoiding Tax-Return Identity Theft

Make sure your refund ends up in your hands and not that of a thief by practicing a few simple habits that can protect your personal information.

The Independent UK

New charges filed against Alabama corrections officer captured with inmate ‘lover’

Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office slapped Vicky White with new charges of identity theft and second-degree forgery on Monday

TechRadar

IDShield review

IDShield is more reactive than proactive when it comes to dealing with identity theft but it is cheaper than the competition.

TechRadar

IdentityForce review

IdentityForce offers powerful identity theft protection at a premium.

TechRadar

Experian IdentityWorks review

Experian IdentityWorks protects users from potential identity theft with extensive daily scans and alerts.

Kiplinger

10 Worst Things to Keep in Your Wallet

Storing a spare key, your passport book or card or any other important item in your wallet leaves you open to identity theft — or worse.

Kiplinger

Seven Things to Do Right Away If You're a Victim of a Data Breach

In today's digital age, data breaches have become all too common and leave unsuspecting consumers vulnerable to a host of identity theft issues.

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