Why should I care if my identity is being used?

In the wrong hands, your identity can be used to open accounts or services, leaving a trail of unpaid debts, suspicious behaviour or reputational damage in its wake. 255,100 Australians were victims of identity theft in the 2023-24 financial year¹, with people spending up to $34,440 on recovery costs in 2023². In the event of identity misuse, Truyu provides helpful links and remediation prompts to help you resecure your information as efficiently as possible and help avoid additional related harm or loss.