My Wife is Sending Selfies to Russians

Hi Scott,

I am hoping you can solve a disagreement between my wife and myself. I have just read your answer to Lilly, who got herself tangled up with Skyway Investment in Russia. My wife has invested $1,000 with them too. However, they also have a picture of her passport details. Now they are requesting her to take a photograph of herself from various angles so they can confirm who she is. Have you heard of deepfake?! I am concerned they will steal her identity and wipe out our accounts. Thankfully, she has not given them our bank account details, and the credit card number she used for the initial purchase has changed. But I am still concerned. Should I be?

Brad

Hi Brad,

You’re right, Brad, this smells off like a four-day-old beef stroganoff.

(For those of you playing along at home: never, ever, ever email a digital copy of your ID to anyone.)

The job of clearing your name after your identity is stolen takes the average person 27.5 hours.

So let me help save you 27 hours:

First, kiss the $1,000 goodbye. Never communicate with these rogues again in any way, shape or form.

Second, check her credit report and see if anyone has applied for credit in her name.

Third, call the not-for-profit IDCARE on 1800 595 160 and ask their advice on what to do next.

So, Brad, let me raise a glass of vodka to your coming adventure:

Поднимем бокалы за успех!

Scott.