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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.

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   What should I do if my personal data is stolen?

   • Your priority is to establish what has happened to the personal data affected. If you can recover the data, do so immediately. Also you should do whatever you can to protect those who will be most impacted. More info If it’s been sent to someone by mistake, you could ask them to delete it, send it back securely, or have it ready for you to collect.

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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 should I do if someone steals my money?

   • If you suspect someone has got hold of information about you which they’re using to pose as you, act quickly to protect your identity and ensure you’re not liable for any financial losses. Ask them to withhold pending transactions and ask about their claims process if any money has been taken fraudulently.

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   What should I do if my bank statement is stolen?

   • 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 and ask for a crime reference number. Unusual transactions on your bank statement? Tell your bank, building society and credit card company immediately.

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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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   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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   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.

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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,...

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   In summary, you must respond within 15 working days, either: with a ‘final response’ telling your customer whether or not you accept the complaint and what you’re going to do about it, or. to let them know you’re still looking into what happened and will send a final response within 35 days.

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   Apr 2, 2024 · Keep an eye on your bank accounts and credit report. Be aware of scams. How to complain and claim compensation. What data do organisations hold about me? More and more organisations now hold a greater amount of information about us. This could include data such as: your name. your address. your date of birth. your email address.

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   If you think you’ve had a personal data breach – perhaps an email has been sent to the wrong person, a laptop was stolen from a car or you’ve lost files because of a flood – and you’re worried about what to do next, we can help.

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   If you’re not sure how to do this, ask a computer specialist or someone you trust. Be wary of clicking on links in unsolicited emails. They may contain viruses or other programs that can harm your computer. If you’re making a financial transaction online, make sure you’re on a secure site.