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October 2011 Archives

ID Fraud? It won't happen to me...will it?

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National ID Fraud Prevention Week (NIDFPW) kicks off today for the seventh year in a row. With more and more people falling victim to identity fraud and theft, this week is the ideal time for consumers and businesses to get wise to the risks and learn how to protect themselves.

Can you afford fraud?
The average ID fraud incident currently costs an individual £1,190 sometimes escalating to more than £9,000. Sobering figures, especially at time when for many money is tight. But just why are things getting worse?