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Keep on top of your finances by regularly requesting a copy of your credit report from a credit reference agency. This will alert you to any entries you don’t recognise or fraudulent claims that may have been made in your name.
Protect your identity by reducing the amount you share online as criminals may make a note of the information you’ve shared to then trick you with phishing scams or to make applications in your name.
You should also cancel any lost or stolen credit or debit cards immediately to prevent them from getting into the hands of criminals.
If you’re worried your personal details have been stolen, contact your bank immediately using a known number such as the one on the back of your debit/credit card.
Consider applying to the Cifas Protective Registration Service which places a flag alongside your name and personal details in their secure National Fraud Database. Companies and organisations who are signed up as members of the database will see you’re at risk and take extra steps to protect you, preventing fraudsters from using your details to apply for products and services.