Texas Drivers and Passport Holders at Risk
Texas officials said a breach at a state agency exposed the driver’s license details and passport numbers of more than 3 million people. Stolen personal records like these can be used to impersonate people, open accounts, or target them with convincing scams.
Who is at risk
People who have provided driver’s license or passport information to a Texas state agency are most at risk, especially Texas residents.
What to watch for
Watch for unexpected mail, bills, account notices, credit activity, or messages claiming to be from the government, your bank, or identity services asking you to act quickly.
What to do
Check whether Texas has notified you, place a fraud alert or credit freeze with the major credit bureaus, and closely monitor your financial accounts and official records for unusual activity.