What is identity theft?
What is identity theft, how does it happen, and what steps can you take to protect your personal information from criminals?
Understanding identity crime
Identity crime describes incidents where someone accesses or uses your personal information or ID without your permission.
This can happen whether the target is alive or deceased, and it is a crime that can be committed online, offline, or using both methods.
Identity theft
When it comes to identity theft, criminals often target identity documents like your driver licence and passport, as well as information such as your bank details.
Identity fraud
On the other hand, identity fraud involves taking over someone else’s identity to commit fraud or creating false identities for criminal activities.
Learn more
Learn more about identity theft, phishing, and social media safety with our handy learning modules and protection resources.