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   How do I report a fraud or cybercrime?

   • If you’ve been the victim of a scam, fraud or online crime (cybercrime) you can report it to Action Fraud: on 0300 123 2040 (Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm). Action Fraud is the national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime. It collects reports about fraud on behalf of the police in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

   Action Fraud - Police UK

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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.

   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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   What do I do if I've been a victim of fraud?

   • If you've been the victim of a fraud, online fraud, cyber crime or you suspect one is being attempted, report it to Action Fraud. Action Fraud is the UKs national fraud and cyber crime reporting centre. Find a force and how to get in touch with them, or view a list of all of the UK police forces. Enter a postcode, street address or an area.

   How to report - Police UK

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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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   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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   Report the theft of personal documents and suspicious credit applications to the police and ask for a crime reference number. Contact CIFAS (the UK’s Fraud Prevention Service) to apply for protective registration.

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   Report them to the organisation that issued them, such as the Passport Office, Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) or bank. You should also report the theft of documents to the police...

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   Yes No. You can also report and get advice about fraud or cyber crime by calling. 0300 123 2040. Identity theft is when your personal details are stolen and identity fraud is when those details are used to commit fraud.

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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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   If you think you've been a Victim of Fraud it’s important to report your case to Action Fraud - the UK’s national fraud and internet crime reporting centre. They’ll give you a crime reference number which we can use to help query any fraudulent data on your report.

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   By phone - 0300 123 2040. If you've been the victim of a fraud, online fraud, cyber crime or you suspect one is being attempted, report it to Action Fraud. Action Fraud is the UKs national fraud and cyber crime reporting centre.

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   If you’ve been the victim of a scam, fraud or online crime (cybercrime) you can report it to Action Fraud: on 0300 123 2040 (Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm). Action Fraud is the national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime.