This alert may not be shared outside your organization, Do Not Repost or send, place on other websites, List servers, or send to others via email, including other associations or parties. Members and Law enforcement use only. Contact us for any permissions. To do otherwise will result in the loss of membership.
Complete Story
11/02/2026
A gift to scammers: why you should probably keep your birthday a secret
The Guardian
You get a call from your bank saying there has been suspicious activity on your account. They read out your name, address and date of birth so you are happy it is a legitimate caller.
But you are talking to criminals who have used your date of birth as part of a web of verifying information to convince you they are someone else.
People’s DOBs are often held in online accounts after being entered as part of a sign-up process for a retailer, loyalty scheme, newsletter or online competition. In a recent hack of the online retailer Asos customers’ dates of birth were among the details taken by scammers.
More Info
Alerts
The FRPA alert system distinguishes us from other groups by gathering and providing information to law enforcement, retailers AND financial institutions.
more information
Resources
Your electronic library to help in fighting financial fraud for all of our partners.
more information