Have you ever sent a copy of your passport or any identification document somewhere on the internet? Are you confident that these websites and apps are responsible enough to keep your identity documents secure from potential hackers? Unfortunately, a huge number of online platforms experience data breach on a regular basis. What if one of them happens to be a service that you’ve previously used? Do you remember that time when you had to upload a copy of your passport to complete PayPal’s verification process? How about that time when you sent a copy of your driver’s license when you signed up to one of those popular car sharing apps? And what about that time when you sent a copy of your identification card to a friend who’s supposed to book a plane ticket for you? We’re pretty sure you’ve done something similar. Today, we will talk about what happens to the identity documents like passports and driver’s licenses of Russian citizens that make their way into the hands of hackers.How and where do scammers obtain them? And how are they used in scamming practices? Together we will find out the answers to these interesting questions. Enjoy!
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