Criminals are waiting to sign contracts in your name using a picture from your identification card.
Sharing a picture of your ID with others is risky. According to federal police's Christophe Van Bortel, a cybercrime expert, in the podcast "The hour of truth" and on Radio 1. Criminals use these images, among other things, to apply for loans or telecom subscriptions in your name. How can I avoid falling for the trap? And if you are a victim, what can you do? The front and back of an identity document are often copied or photographed by thieves, according to Christophe Van Bortel in "The hour of truth." "This could be anything from a passport, driver's license, or identity card. To open bank accounts or apply for telecom subscriptions, they use someone's data. Identity fraud, according to Van Bortel, typically occurs at particular times. The Antwerp district police have received more reports over the last two years, particularly in the autumn. "The months from September to January are covered. We are unable to immediately explain why that ...