Immediate Steps to Take After ID Theft

• 1. Report the Crime to SAPS: Open a case immediately and get a case number for official records.
• 2. Contact Your Bank and Credit Bureaus: Notify your bank’s fraud department and request a freeze or alert on your credit profile with agencies like TransUnion and Experian.
• 3. Contact Home Affairs: Report the potential compromise to the Department of Home Affairs (DHA).
• 4. Change All Passwords: Update passwords for email, banking, and government accounts, enabling two-factor authentication (2FA).
• 5. Use an ID Validation Tool: Check your own ID number on an ID validator service to ensure the structural integrity remains correct.