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protect yourself from identity theft   Since punishment for Identity theft and recovery of stolen funds is so rare, the only viable course of action is PREVENTION.   Here are 62 things you can do to help prevent your Identity being stolen.


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thieves want to steal your money & your life   We're all Potential Victims of Identity Theft. If you haven’t been a victim of identity fraud – it’s only because the thieves haven’t got around to you yet!  We’re all on the list!  Your turn will come sooner or later.  It doesn't matter how old you are!  Even death is no protection! It's a cross-generational crime!    
 
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identity theft is on one of thefastest growing crimes   Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the UK. Detection rates and prosecution rates are low. It's one of the simplest and one of the most profitable of crimes. People think that it's a victimless crime but at worst it ruins lives, at best it causes the victim hours and hours of time to sort out, and ultimately we all pay for it.  

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Indentity Theft and ID Fraud

You can Protect Yourself from Identity Theft

More than 59000 criminal acts of impersonation were recorded in the first 9 months of 2009 - a 36% increase from the same period in 2008.  Identity theft is costing £1.2 billion a year in the UK.  That's £10 million a day! These pages will provide you with a comprehensive picture of how ID Theft and ID Fraud happens and how you can prevent your personal data being stolen by criminals.

What is Identity Theft What is Identity Theft

Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the UK.  Detection rates and prosecution rates are low.  It's one of the simplest and one of the most profitable of crimes.  People think that it's a victimless crime but at worst it ruins lives, at best it causes the victim hours and hours of time to sort out, and ultimately we all pay for it.

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What makes up your identity? What Makes Up Your Identity?

The UK Cabinet Office (2002) distinguishes three elements of identity that can be used to identify an individual.

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Warning signs you've been a victim of ID theft Warning Signs
If you haven’t been a victim of identity theft or ID fraud – it’s only because the thieves haven’t got around to you yet! We’re all on the list! Your turn will come sooner or later.    Read More...
Trends and costs Trends & Costs
The latest figures published in October 2008 estimate the cost of ID Fraud to the UK economy to be £1.72 billion or around £25 for every adult in Britain.   Read More...
How and where id theft happens How & Where Identity Theft Happens
It’s useful to be aware of some of the ways that identity theft can happen so that you can take steps to protect yourself.   How ID Theft Happens...
How to protect yourself from identity theft How to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft
Since punishment for ID theft and recovery of stolen funds is so rare, the only viable course of action is PREVENTION.   Read More...
What to do if you're already a victim of ID fraud Already a Victim of Identity Theft?
If you suspect that you are the victim of identity theft it’s important that you take action immediately. The first thing you should do is obtain a copy of your credit report from one of the credit reference agencies.   Already a Victim...