"Someone Has a Photo of My Driving Licence": What to Do Next
Whether it's through email theft, phone loss, or a scam, having your driving licence photo in the wrong hands is serious. Here's your complete action plan to protect yourself from identity theft and monitor for fraudulent use.
Take Action Immediately
Your driving licence contains everything needed for identity theft: full name, date of birth, address, signature, and a photo. The faster you act, the better you can protect yourself from fraud.
What Information Is at Risk
A UK driving licence photo contains a complete identity theft toolkit:
Information on Your Driving Licence
Personal Details
- • Full legal name
- • Date of birth
- • Current address
- • Signature sample
- • Recent photograph
- • Gender
Official Information
- • Driving licence number
- • Issue and expiry dates
- • DVLA reference numbers
- • Vehicle categories
- • Country code (UK)
Why this matters: This combination allows fraudsters to open bank accounts, apply for credit, rent properties, or even create false identification documents.
Immediate Actions (First 24 Hours)
Your driving license = complete identity theft toolkit: Name, DOB, address, signature, photo, and license number. Fraudsters can open accounts instantly.
- • DVLA: 0300 790 6801
- • Your bank fraud line
- • Action Fraud: 0300 123 2040
- • Change all passwords now
- • Enable 2FA everywhere
- • Set fraud alerts
- • Check credit reports
- • Review bank statements
- • Watch for new mail
What Happens If You Don't Act Fast
Average Identity Theft Damage When License is Stolen
- • Financial losses: £1,200-£15,000 average
- • Time to resolve: 6-24 months
- • Credit damage: Can take years to repair
- • Emergency response prevents 90% of damage
Never Let This Happen Again
Don't risk another identity theft crisis. Use FileSeal's encrypted document sharing - your license is protected with military-grade encryption and automatically deleted after one download.