The ICO indicated that these details could be used for fraudulent purposes and that even the possibility of fraud happening would be distressing. (lawyer-monthly.com)
Having a recent birth certificate ensures information about all this is not outdated and makes it more difficult to use a dead person's birth certificate for fraudulent purposes. (politics.stackexchange.com)
Email accounts are often shut down after the provider notices they have been used for fraudulent purposes, so ensuring a fresh supply of compromised accounts gives fraudsters the opportunity to send even more phishing emails before the accounts get closed.» (globaldatinginsights.com)