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1. • • If that happens, you might start getting calls from debt collectors about unpaid bills. You might not be able to get new health insurance, because records show you have a condition that you really don't have. Law enforcement might stop you, because someone has committed a crime while using your identity.
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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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   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.

   Identity fraud and identity theft - Action Fraud

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   What is identity theft & why is it important?

   • Identity theft is when your personal details are stolen and this could lead to identity fraud where a person uses your stolen details in criminal activity to obtain goods and services by deception without your knowledge or permission. Your personal information is a valuable tool to a criminal and you should take steps to protect it.

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   Does stealing a person's identity constitute identity fraud?

   • Stealing an individual’s identity details does not, on its own, constitute identity fraud. But using that identity for any of the above activities does. The first you know of it may be when you receive bills or invoices for things you haven’t ordered, or when you receive letters from debt collectors for debts that aren’t yours.

   Identity fraud and identity theft - Action Fraud

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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.

   Identity fraud and identity theft - Action Fraud

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   What should I do if I've been affected by identity theft?

   • Make sure you choose something nobody could guess. If anyone applies for credit in your name – including you – the lender must ask for this password before they lend the money. For further advice on what to do if you’ve been affected by identity theft, check out this handy checklist on the Action Fraud website.

   What to do if your identity has been stolen - Stop! Think Fraud

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3. ico.org.uk › for-the-public › identity-theftIdentity theft | ICO

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   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’.

4. www.met.police.uk › advice › advice-and-informationCorporate-related identity fraud, long and short firm fraud ...

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   • An Example of Long Firm Fraud
   • Examples of Short Firm Fraud
   • Minimise Your Risk to Long and Short Firm Fraud

   Your business has a relationship with a company that has a good reputation and credit history. The company places lots of small orders with you, paying promptly. You trust this company as a supplier. The company changes its activity, though, and makes much larger orders with you. You supply your goods but the company disappears without paying you a...

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   Your company supplies to a new business. If it’s a limited company, it may have filed several sets of false accounts and director appointments at Companies House within a short space of time. It may also provide false trade references to look credit-worthy. The company has no day-to-day trading activity. It gets goods from your business on credit, ...

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   Get customers’ full details, including the personal details of those in control. Get trade references. These need to be from more than one source, and ask companies how long they’ve known the business for. Confirm their business address and, if you can, contact the company directors to make sure you’re happy with who they say they are. Complete che...

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5. www.gov.uk › guidance › protect-your-company-fromProtect your company from corporate identity theft - GOV.UK

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   Nov 21, 2014 · Companies House deals with around 50 to 100 cases of corporate identity theft every month. If you suspect fraudulent activity against a company you should report this to Companies House....

6. stopthinkfraud.campaign.gov.uk › recovery-fromWhat to do if your identity has been stolen - Stop! Think Fraud

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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...

7. www.actionfraud.police.uk › a-z-of-fraud › iIdentity fraud and identity theft - Action Fraud

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   If you have had your identity stolen but have not lost any money, you should still report it to the relevant organisations and should follow the steps in the identity fraud checklist which set out what you need to do to protect yourself.

8. www.askthe.police.uk › faqQ506: What is identity theft and what can be done about it?

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   Answer. A 'money mule' is someone who transfers stolen money on behalf of criminals through their own bank account. Criminals will contact a person, either on the internet (via social media, a fake job advertisement) or in person, and offer to pay them for use of their bank account to receive stolen money and transfer it to another account.

9. eftsure.com › blog › cyber-crimeWhat Every CFO Should Know About Business Identity Theft

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   Sep 27, 2022 · As a CFO, it’s important to be aware of the risks and take steps to protect your business. business identity theft occurs when criminals use a business’s information to open new accounts, obtain loans, or make purchases.