Commissioner Warns: Data Theft Is Identity Theft

Scammers love to steal your money, but do you know what they also love to nick? Your identity

Scammers love to steal your money, but do you know what they also love to nick? Your identity.

Your identity can be used to open bank accounts, get a credit card, apply for a passport, access your superannuation, apply for government benefits, register a car and even to conduct illegal activities where someone needs to disguise their real identity, such a drug trafficking and money laundering. Having your identity stolen can cause a devastating and long-lasting impact.

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