Selfie & Biometric Fraud: How to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft

Criminals are using stolen selfies and biometric data to break into banking apps and steal identities. Stay alert and protect yourself.

How They Do It

Deepfake Attacks
1. Cybercriminals create AI-generated selfies or videos to bypass facial recognition systems.
SIM Swap Fraud
1. Using your stolen selfie + ID, criminals impersonate you and hijack your phone number, gaining access to SMS-based banking logins.
Fake KYC (Know Your Customer)
1. Fraudsters use stolen selfies and IDs to open fake accounts or take over your existing accounts.
Phishing Scams
1. You’re asked to send a selfie and ID for “verification” — but it’s a scam designed to steal your identity.

Only upload your selfie or ID through official banking apps or verified websites.
Never share selfies, IDs, or personal information via WhatsApp, email, SMS, or social media.
Enable 2-factor authentication (2FA) on all your banking and financial apps.
Be cautious of urgent requests or messages claiming “account verification” or “security checks.”