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Divulging Personal Information Inadvertently

Identity Theft - Beware the Fake Survey!

Identity Theft - Beware the Fake Survey!

Be wary of surveys or competitions either online, on the street or on the telephone.  If they ask for contact information in exchange for entries into free directories or competitions or shopping vouchers be extremely careful.  These are often just a method to collect personal information which will be sold to many companies.

Personal Information Advice

  • If in any doubt, do not respond
  • Subscribe to the various opt out services – email, phone, fax and mail.  If you are still approached you will know that it is suspicious
  • Opt out of having your electoral roll details used for marketing purposes

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