Identity Theft Check

Compared to the same period in 2009, the UK’s Fraud Prevention Service has revealed an increase of nearly 20% in identity fraud. CIFAS also commented that the compared with the first quarter of 2009, the number of victims of impersonation increased by over 20% this year. In the first three months of 2010, 27,000 victims of impersonation were recorded by CIFAS Members. Other public and private sector bodies are also alerting the public to be aware of the increased risk in identity theft this year. The identity fraud communications awareness group is particularly warning World Cup tourists about potential scams which might give fans a financial hangover when they return to the UK.