How to Tell if You Are a Victim of Identity Fraud
You may become a victim of identity fraud if:
- Your passport or driving licence has been lost or stolen.
- Post expected from your bank or a financial services company has not arrived.
- You are receiving no post at all.
- Your home has been burgled and financial statements / receipts taken.
- You have given your personal details to a bogus cold caller or business.
- A criminal has seen or overheard you using your credit / debit card.
Be Suspicious If:
- Items appear on your bank or credit card statements that you do not recognise.
- When applying for state benefit you are told that you are already claiming.
- Bills, invoices or receipts are addressed to you for goods or services you haven't asked for.
- Applications for a financial service, such as a credit card or a loan, are refused despite having a good credit history .
- A mobile phone contract has been set up in your name without your knowledge.
- Solicitors or debt collection agencies contact you for debts which are not yours.
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