More than 4 million UK residents have been victims to identity theft. The professionality of the scams behind it has gotten dangerously good. But how can you prevent loosing your identity to a stranger?
Stolen wallets
Stolen wallets or purses are not only a concern due to the goods and money lost, but also provide a vector of attack for fraudsters. As soon as you notice credit cards or personal documents missing, contact your local police and bank. This way you can minimise the dangers and prevent loss of more money.
Phone fraud
Even though banks often warn that they will never ask for personal details other than in person, a large part of identity fraud is still connected with information exposed over