THE EIGHTH SCAM OF THE SEASON
PROTECT YOUR DIGITAL LIFE™
When travelling, you may need to scan or upload your passport at the airport, when checking in to hotels, or for concierge services. Scammers may intercept those scans, use a device to scan your passport while you are in a queue, or pose as legitimate services requesting your passport. The information is then used for identity fraud.
Warning signs
- A service provider requests your passport scan for a non-essential reason (such as a gift redemption or loyalty program login)
- When waiting in line for check-in or immigration, you notice people standing too close to you or lingering needlessly
How to stay safe
- Only submit passport or ID scans to trusted, verified services (hotel chain websites, known airlines)
- Confirm via direct known contact (phone number from your records) if you’re unsure
- Where possible, redact unnecessary pages (don’t upload full passport with blank pages you don’t need to)
- Keep physical passport secure and avoid photocopying or scanning unless essential
- Use and RFID passport holder for an extra layer of protection against electronic theft