Recovery
Identity theft
In Turkish: Kimlik hırsızlığı
Someone uses your personal details, such as your ID number or documents, to open accounts, take credit or act as you.
The details can come from a data leak, a stolen ID photo, a scam where you sent documents, or simply from public information. They may be used for a new phone line, a bank account, an online loan or a fake profile in your name.
Warning signs include bills for things you did not buy, letters from companies you do not know, or a refusal for credit that you cannot explain. If you suspect it, act early, report it, and ask the relevant institutions how to check and correct records in your name.
What to do
- Never send ID photos or documents to someone you cannot verify. If you must, mark the purpose on a copy.
- Ask your bank, and the relevant official services, how to check what is registered in your name, such as accounts and phone lines.
- If your identity was misused, report it and keep a record of every step.