Identity Theft

Identity theft is one of the most dangerous personal crimes of modern times. Before you even realise it, someone has stolen your name and details and taken over - and ruined - your financial life. It happens to many thousands of people every year. But there are ways to lessen the risk, and things you can do if your identity is stolen. We help you hang on to who you are.

Below are our 5 articles in the 'identity theft' category:

Faking the Dead
It's become the fastest rising type of identity theft - taking on the mantle of the dead. It can be a recent bereavement or even the name of someone who died years before. In 2005 there were 70,000 ...
Identity Theft and How to Prevent it
If one crime has come to dominate the digital age, it's identity theft. It can lead into a nightmare of bureaucracy, trying to claw back the person you are and regaining control of your bank accounts ...
Job Hunter Scam
They say the best time to look for a job is when you already have a job. But there’s no good time to be scammed and that’s especially true when you’re job hunting and hopeful. Yet it’s been ...
Mystery Shopper Scam
Scams keep getting slicker and you have to admire the invention of some criminals, who seem to be able to come up with almost infinite variations on a theme. The sad part is that they prey upon ...
Stolen Identity: What To Do
Identity theft can wreak havoc on your personal finances and working your way through the tangles that follows identity theft isn't easy, taking up to 300 hours of work to clear your name. These tips ...

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