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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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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.  We have categorized the opportunities for identity theft to make it easier to find the information you need. Anyone can be a Victim of Identity Theft

These categories are:

  • Credit Cards
  • Online & Computer
  • Mail Redirection and Theft
  • Direct Theft
  • Vulnerable Locations
  • Other Scams
  • Buying a Car
  • Chip 'n Pin

This list is probably not exhaustive as thieves are continually coming up with new ways to steal your identity, but if you can develop good privacy habits you will drastically reduce your risk and make it much more difficult for crooks to steal your identity.