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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Harriette Boucher

EXPLAINED: How your entire identity could be sold for 30 on the dark web - The Real Truth

British “identity packages”, including an ID scan, a selfie, and a dossier of personal data, can be purchased by criminals on the dark web for as little as £30, new research suggests.

As identity theft continues to rise, experts have discovered the sale of national identity documents, driving licences, credit card details and UK “frequent traveller” passports for £2,000. 

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