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IDENTITY THEFT & FRAUD
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| Welcome
to our section of 'Identity Theft and Fraud'. This is a subject that
everyone in the UK should be aware of ! It
is a complex subject and by no means we're experts, but we can inform you
of the risks and point out the importance of the preventative
measures, you should be takingn,
what the dangers are and the importance of avoiding it! |
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However we have included links to qualified advice sites and sources with
the best information to help you been aware of Identity theft and
fraud,
with links to experts online: Anti-identity
theft sources. |
| Identity
theft and fraud in the UK is becoming a real problem throughout the
country and is one of the fastest growing crimes. |
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| If you think about it,
until recently, identity theft
is a fraud that very few people had heard of and dare I say it, there is still a large percentage of the
population, who don't understand, or even know of the pre-cautions and preventative
measures they should be taking! To understand the seriousness of this
crime. They will also use the deceased to steal their ID's |
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is identity theft? Bluntly it means that your
identity, such as your name and all your personal details are stolen and
your private information is then used in a fraudulent and illegal manner to do
things such as: enter your bank account and withdraw funds,
apply
for credit cards, store cards, and purchase a range of
goods with credit in your name, this is as well as using your credit
card information . They
can also use your details by targeting your family and people close to
you. Ask yourself this:
Would you give a stranger a blank cheque and the
use of your credit card? That is what it would seem like if your
identity got into the wrong hands!
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fact, if your identity gets stolen, an identity fraudster can do
exactly what you could do, except with a lot less care!
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is a typical scenario of what exactly could happen, should you become a
victim: |
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receiving a summons from the law court, ( via a bailiff ) for a stack of
motoring offences, such as speeding, unpaid parking offences or in one of
the worse cases, a hit and run accident ! (as an example). |
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icing on the cake would be the fact that the car used was bought with your name
and credentials. |
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above is a feasible example of what could happen, if your personal
details are stolen. ID theft and fraud, can be avoided, if you keep your
details as private as possible and realize the importance of avoiding your personal details been stolen! |
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