Do you know where your driver’s licence is right now? It’s probably tucked away in your wallet or purse, safe from criminals.
But if you’ve ever hired a car, booked a flight or hotel online, registered for a government service or just left your mailbox unlocked, your details could already be in the wrong hands.
And in Australia, driver’s licences can be used to apply for tens of thousands of dollars in bank loans and telephone accounts, access government benefits, or even apply for more identity documents like passports — all in your name.
Just a few simple details about you can be used to order products, take out loans or even worse, commit fraud, in your name.