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   What happens if you are a victim of identity theft?

   • 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 make it difficult for you to obtain loans, credit cards or a mortgage until the matter is resolved. You can find more information on what to do if your identity has been stolen by using the identity theft checklist.

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   Who is considered a victim of identity theft?

   • In fraud cases, the individual or company e.g., your bank who has or may have suffered a financial loss through the use of the stolen identity, will be the person considered the victim of fraud and you will be considered as a victim of identity theft.

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   Is identity theft a recordable crime?

   • 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 a fraud. Identity theft can take place whether the victim is alive or deceased. Identity theft is often a pre-cursor to fraud but is not considered a recordable crime.

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   What is the difference between identity theft and identity fraud?

   • Identity theft is when your personal details are stolen and identity fraud is when those details are used to commit fraud The government has put together this checklist to help on the steps to take to repair your identity and prevent revictimisation.

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   How do I know if I'm a victim of identity theft?

   • There are a number of signs to look out for that may mean you are or may become a victim of identity theft: You have lost or have important documents stolen, such as your passport or driving licence. Mail from your bank or utility provider doesn’t arrive. Items that you don’t recognise appear on your bank or credit card statement.

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   What happens if your identity is stolen?

   • Your identity is valuable. If your identity is stolen, you can lose money and may find it difficult to get loans, credit cards or a mortgage. Your name, address and date of birth provide enough information to create another ‘you’.

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2. www.experian.co.uk › consumer › identityWhat to do if You're a Victim of Identity Fraud | Experian

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   It's important to take action quickly if you've suffered identity fraud. Fraudsters may steal money from your bank accounts & take out credit in your name – so you want to stop them as soon as you can.

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   If you think you are a victim identity theft or fraud, act quickly to ensure you are not liable for any financial losses. Report all lost or stolen documents, such as passports, driving licences, credit cards and cheque books to the organisation that issued them.

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   Here’s what to do. Ask them to withhold pending transactions and ask about their claims process if any money has been taken fraudulently. This should include bank accounts, email addresses and...

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   • Protect your address. If you start getting post for someone you don’t know, try to find out why. Lenders use the electoral roll to check who’s registered as living at a particular address.
   • Protect your bank accounts. Be extremely wary of unsolicited phone calls, letters or emails from your bank or other financial institution asking you to confirm your
   • Protect your phone. Never reply to unsolicited text messages, even to get them stopped. Simply delete them. Sign up to the Telephone Preference Service to prevent marketing phone calls.
   • Protect your computer. Keep your computer security programs, such as antivirus and firewall, up to date. Make sure your web browser and operating system are the latest version.

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   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 a fraud. Identity theft can take place whether the victim is alive or deceased.

8. www.which.co.uk › consumer-rights › adviceWhat is identity theft? - Which?

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   If you're worried your personal details have been stolen, you've noticed any unusual account activity, or you've dealt with an organisation that's recently lost or leaked sensitive data, you may be at risk of becoming a victim of identity fraud.

9. www.experian.co.uk › what-is-identity-theftWhat is Identity Theft? | Stolen Identity Fraud - Experian

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   5 common ways fraudsters can steal your identity 1. Common theft. You could have your personal possessions stolen giving them access to different forms of your ID. 2. Cold-calling (also known as Vishing) Fraudsters call you pretending to be a genuine business and mislead you into giving away personal and financial information.