20 February 2024
It’s not always easy to spot a scam. Scams are becoming more sophisticated, and scammers are constantly finding new ways to trick people.
Your passport has personal information that makes it a target for scams and identity theft. You can protect your passport by:
- keeping it in a safe and secure place
- not sharing your passport details online
- only disclosing your passport information to trusted organisations with a legitimate need for it.
The best way to avoid a scam is:
- Stop – don’t give money or personal information to anyone if unsure.
- Think – ask yourself if the message or call may be fake
- Protect – act quickly if something feels wrong.
Find out more about protecting against scams and identity theft on our website.