You deserve to feel confident and secure in today's digital world, and our comprehensive guide makes protecting your identity straightforward and achievable. Our expert advice covers everything from spotting popular scams to understanding your legal rights, plus real case studies and practical protection tips that actually work. About Identity Theft is here to help.
Your Driving Licence and Your Passport
Keep your driving licence and passport secure, as they're prime targets for identity theft and fraud if lost or stolen.
Protecting Your Passport Information
Keep your passport safe from identity thieves by understanding what personal information it contains and why it matters.
Identity Theft of the Deceased
Thieves are increasingly stealing identities of the deceased using obituaries and personal information to commit fraud and cause grief to families.
Why Protecting Your Post Is Important
Criminals can steal your identity through your post, here's why securing it matters and how to protect yourself.
What Are Phantom Flat Transfers?
Phantom flat transfers are rental scams where criminals pose as landlords and trick renters into sending deposits for properties that don't exist.
Don't Fall for the iPad Tester Scam
Scammers pose as friends offering free iPads through fake surveys to steal your personal information and bank details.
Top Ten Identity Theft Tricks
Fraudsters use job scams, fake websites and social media to steal your identity, here's how to spot and avoid the most common tricks.
My Computer Was Hacked: A Case Study
How a freelancer's LinkedIn account became a security nightmare after accepting a suspicious contact request.
Fake Charities and Identity Theft
Scammers create fake charities and steal your money by impersonating legitimate organisations or inventing disasters that don't exist.
Identity Theft of the Deceased
Thieves are increasingly stealing identities of the deceased using obituaries and personal information to commit fraud and cause grief to families.
I Fell for a Fake Website: A Case Study
A mother and daughter ordered from what looked like a real Thomas Sabo website, but it was a scam that cost them £120.
Types of Identity Theft
Identity theft goes far beyond stealing money, criminals use stolen identities for immigration fraud, terrorism, and other serious crimes.
About Advance Fee Scams
How advance fee scams work and what you can do to protect yourself from losing money.