[AusNOG] Off Topic - Identity Theft & Fraud in Australia

[John Allan]

It's timely to point out (also OT) that this week is "National Consumer
Fraud Week 2012" from 19-25 March.  The Australian Consumer Fraud
Taskforce are running a number of low profile events.

It may shock some people how easily their name, address and dates of
birth can be located readily online, or for a small fee.

http://www.scamwatch.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/916035




On Mon, 2012-03-19 at 14:39 +1100, Scott Graham wrote:
> Hi Noggers,
> 
>  
> 
> I just wanted to inform you all of some activity in Australia I have
> had happen within the last week.
> 
>  
> 
> 
> I have had Identity Theft & Fraud related activity with my Name & Date
> of Birth for the last few days including the attempted creation of
> Bank Accounts, Credit Cards & Mobile Phones. 
>  
> The information was gained by a hire car docket, missing / stolen from
> the vehicle on the day it was hired.
>  
> If it wasn't for the MyVedaAlert's I subscribe to ($51.95 a year) I
> wouldn't know how much I would be liable for... 
>  
> I rate subscribing to this http://www.mycreditfile.com.au/personal/
>  
> Kind regards,
>  
> Scott Graham
>  
> 
> 
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