ID Theft
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This document discusses various ways that identity theft can occur, including having personal information stolen online, through mail theft, bin raiding, fraud schemes, or theft of wallets and purses. With just a few pieces of personal information like a birth certificate, drivers license, or utility bills, fraudsters can open credit cards and loans in someone else's name. It can take a long time for victims to discover they have been targeted, with many only finding out by checking their credit report. The document stresses the importance of protecting personal information and checking credit reports.
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ID Theft
- 1. IDTheft
- 2. There are many ways this can happen....
- 3. Personal information online Mail direction or interceptionBin raiding Advanced-fee fraud Unsolicited PharmingPhishingDeceased fraud Cloned or skimmed cards Stolen or cloned registration plates Accounttakeover Burglary Theft of wallet or purse
- 4. A scenario Fraudsters can..
- 5. Obtain a copy of your birth certificate Only £15
- 6. Find YOURpersonal details from electoral rollorfamily tree sites
- 7. Gain your Passport or Driving License BUT with their photo
- 8. Bin raiding is outdated!Fake utility bills can be bought onlineOnly £39
- 9. Or just redirect your mail from £6.90 a month
- 10. That’s all they need!To start applying for credit cards, loans or mortgages in YOUR name
- 11. It can take up to to discover you've become a victim of identity fraudExperian, March 2010
- 13. 61% of ID theft victims only found out when checking their credit reportExperian, March 2010