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   What should I do if my identity has been stolen?

   • If your identity has been stolen, you’re not alone. In 2022, over 27,000 Americans were affected by identity theft. To help make the identity recovery process easier, we’ve compiled 12 steps to take after identity theft, including: Let’s get to work! 1. Contact the companies and banks where the fraud occurred 2.

   What to do if your identity is stolen: 12-step guide - LifeLock - Norton

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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’.

   Identity theft | ICO

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   What should I do after identity theft?

   • To help make the identity recovery process easier, we’ve compiled 12 steps to take after identity theft, including: Let’s get to work! 1. Contact the companies and banks where the fraud occurred 2. Place fraud alerts with the three credit bureaus 3. Ask for copies of your credit reports 4. Place a security freeze on your credit report 5.

   What to do if your identity is stolen: 12-step guide - LifeLock - Norton

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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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   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.

   Identity theft | ICO

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   What is identity fraud & how can I prevent it?

   • Identity fraud happens when someone steals your personal details and uses them for their financial gain. This usually means fraudsters will apply for credit in your name. We know it’s worrying if you discover you’ve been a victim of a ID fraud, but fortunately we have a dedicated support team ready to help.

   What to do if You're a Victim of Identity Fraud - Experian

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2. 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...

3. ico.org.uk › for-organisations › advice-for-small72 hours - how to respond to a personal data breach | ICO

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   • Don’t panic. It’s understandable if you’re concerned about what happens next. But we’re here to help you understand what happened and to prevent it happening again.
   • Start the timer. By law, you've got to report a personal data breach to the ICO without undue delay (if it meets the threshold for reporting) and within 72 hours.
   • Find out what’s happened. Pull the facts together as quickly as possible. More info. In your log, write down facts about the incident as you uncover them.
   • Try to contain the breach. Your priority is to establish what has happened to the personal data affected. If you can recover the data, do so immediately.

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5. www.lloydsbank.com › business › securityIdentity theft | Business fraud - Lloyds Bank

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   To cut down on paper, get bank and credit statements online. If you don’t want to go paper free, file your business and banking details away or destroy them. Cancel lost cards or documents. If you lose a card or an important document then you should cancel it right away. Contact us to cancel a card. Check your credit rating.

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   • Contact the companies and banks where the fraud occurred. One of the first things you’ll want to do if your identity is stolen is assess the damage and contact any company where your identity was used by an identity thief.
   • Place fraud alerts with the three credit bureaus. Next, you’ll want to contact at least one of the three major credit bureaus: Equifax, Experian, or TransUnion.
   • Ask for copies of your credit reports. After placing the initial fraud alert, you can request a free copy of your credit report from each credit bureau.
   • Place a security freeze on your credit report. If you know your identifying information has been stolen, you may want to freeze your credit report, which will prohibit a credit bureau from releasing any information in your credit report without your express approval.

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   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.

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

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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.

9. 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.