Identity theft world's fastest growing criminal activity according to
Mark Carrels
Fraudsters using stolen or copied identity documents are stealing millions of rands from unsuspecting South Africans in what is becoming one of the fastest growing criminal activities in the world.
Since April last year, identity fraudsters have stolen more than R83 million from banks alone, while experts say identity theft worldwide already amounts to billions of dollars.
Head of forensics at First National Bank in Johannesburg, Eddie Blight, said identity fraud or impersonation theft was the fastest growing fraudulent activity in the world.
Fraudsters using stolen or copied identity documents are stealing millions of rands from unsuspecting South Africans in what is becoming one of the fastest growing criminal activities in the world.
Since April last year, identity fraudsters have stolen more than R83 million from banks alone, while experts say identity theft worldwide already amounts to billions of dollars.
Head of forensics at First National Bank in Johannesburg, Eddie Blight, said identity fraud or impersonation theft was the fastest growing fraudulent activity in the world.
See Cape Argus Online
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