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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

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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

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 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

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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

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

The Independent UK

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.

Daily Record

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.

The Texas Tribune

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The Times of India

India to roll out e-passports for hassle-free international travel

As per the latest development, the central government is working to roll out e-passports in a move to make international travel easier and hassle-free, and enable protection against identity theft. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar while delivering a message on the occasion of Passport Sewa Diwas, informed about this development…

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

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

ID Watchdog review

ID Watchdog is a good choice for monitoring your credit but you'll find better protection elsewhere.

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What I Learned After Using IDShield Identity Protection

IDShield delivers comprehensive identity theft protection with robust monitoring and restoration services. Is it the right fit for you? Read our review to find out.

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Identity Guard review

Identity Guard does offer some unique features but its website left us wanting more.

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Zander Identity Theft Protection review

Zander Identity Theft Protection undercuts the competition but loses some of the features of rival services in doing so.

TechRadar

IdentityForce identify theft protection review

IdentityForce offers TransUnion-backed protection with excellent monitoring but costly subscriptions. Here's our detailed IdentityForce review.

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I started using Experian IdentityWorks for online protection and haven't looked back

Is Experian IdentityWorks worth it? We review its credit monitoring, identity protection features, pricing, and how it stacks up against rivals.

TechRadar

Norton LifeLock remains a strong contender in the identity theft protection market

Norton LifeLock combines comprehensive identity protection with generous insurance coverage and unique privacy features. Read our review to find out if it's the best fit for you.

Kiplinger

10 Worst Things to Keep in Your Wallet

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

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