Protection
Practical ways to safeguard your personal information and prevent identity theft. Articles cover credit monitoring, document storage, telephone security and protecting important identification documents.
Caller ID and Personal Security
Caller ID lets you see who's calling before you pick up, helping you avoid unwanted sales calls and protect your privacy.
Check Your Own Credit Score
Your credit score determines whether lenders will approve you for loans, so check it before applying for credit.
Chip and Pin Fraud Prevention
How Chip and PIN cards protect your bank account and prevent fraudsters from using your card without your PIN.
Cold Calls and the Law
UK laws regulate cold calls to protect people from unsolicited contact used to steal personal information or commit fraud.
Computer Repair and Security
Protect your sensitive files before sending your computer in for repair by backing up data and using passwords.
Door Step Callers and Your Safety
How to stay safe from doorstep callers and protect your personal information from strangers.
Gadgets to Help You Protect Your Data
Physical gadgets like flash drives and memory cards offer practical ways to back up your data and protect against identity theft.
How the Mailing Preference Service Works
Stop unwanted junk mail by registering with the free Mailing Preference Service, which removes your name from direct marketing lists.
How to Check the ID of an Individual at Your Door?
Verify a visitor's identity before letting them in your home with these practical safety checks.
How to Choose the Right Shredder
Protect your personal information by shredding sensitive documents safely and choosing the right shredder for your needs.
How to Create a Secure Password to Protect Your Identity
Strong passwords need length, mixed characters and random words, not birthdays or names, to keep your accounts actually secure.
Identity Theft Facts and Figures
Identity theft in the UK takes multiple forms, from financial fraud to criminal impersonation, and here's what you need to know.
Importance of Destroying Household Bills
Shredding old household bills protects your personal information from identity thieves and credit damage.
Key Issues in Identity Theft: Top Tips to Protect Yourself
Protect yourself from identity theft by safeguarding your personal documents, bank cards, and sensitive information from criminals and prying eyes.
Personal Security and Your PC's Cache File
Cache files on your PC automatically store sensitive data like passwords and account numbers, creating a security risk if someone gains access to your computer.
Protecting Your Identity While Abroad
Keep your passport and personal details safe while travelling abroad to prevent identity theft and travel complications.
Q and A: What Is RFID?
RFID is a wireless technology that automatically identifies objects and people, with uses ranging from pet microchips to identity theft prevention.
Register with the Telephone Preference Service
Stop unwanted sales calls at home by registering with the Telephone Preference Service.
Safely Storing Your Documents
Keep your bank statements and personal documents secure to prevent identity thieves from accessing your accounts and credit information.
The Bereavement Register and Personal Safety
Stop unwanted mail after a death by registering with the Bereavement Register, a free service that notifies companies your loved one has passed away.
What Is Data Patrolling?
Data patrolling is how governments and banks monitor websites to check if your personal information is being kept secure or exposed online.
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.
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.