The Latest Breaking News from Identity Theft

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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