driver's license
Coverage of driver's license in the Nexus archive.
- TPS expiration sparks protests as Haitian and Syrian communities in Chicago face uncertainty
The expiration of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) has triggered protests in Chicago among Haitian and Syrian communities, who now face deportation risks and have lost work authorization and other privileges like driver's licenses.
- Just got scammed a few days ago
The user fell victim to a scam involving a fake payment hold request, which led to sharing personal information and financial loss under $300. They took steps like locking credit, contacting their bank, and monitoring accounts but remain concerned about potential identity theft.
- Scammer has my driver's license info. What now??
A user reports being scammed after sharing personal information, including a driver's license, pay stubs, and bank account details, with a landlord requesting a 'reservation fee'. The scammer obtained the user's email, phone number, and last four bank account digits, though the Social Security Number remains secure. The user is seeking advice on next steps.
- Nearly a million passports and photo IDs were left unprotected on the public internet
Nearly a million passports and photo IDs were found accessible via public internet URLs without password protection or access controls. Examples include a German woman's passport, a Spanish man's passport, and a driver's license from another man, all available for viewing by anyone with the URLs.
- A DOGE Affiliate Is Now in Charge of the US Government's ID Platform
Greg Hogan, a DOGE affiliate, is now overseeing Login.gov as the U.S. government aims to integrate driver's license and passport information into the platform, creating what an insider describes as 'a national ID.'