Identity Theft Reporting And Filing Procedures

Who Can Help & Reporting Identity Theft

Report identity theft to police and credit agencies immediately to protect your accounts and get a crime reference number.

Identity theft

What to do if your identity has been stolen Identity theft is the act of stealing someone's personal and financial information. They might find this information online, steal physical documents such as a driving licence or passport, or even go through someone's rubbish to find personal details on bills, bank statements, invoices and receipts.

Identity fraud and identity theft

Identity theft happens when fraudsters access enough information about someone's identity (such as their name, date of birth, current or previous addresses) to commit identity fraud. Identity theft can take place whether the fraud victim is alive or deceased. If you're a victim of identity theft , it can lead to fraud that can have a direct impact on your personal finances and could also ...

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