// CYBER THREAT
Identity theft explained
Identity theft is when criminals use your personal details to impersonate you. Here’s how it happens and how to protect yourself.
- ● Plain English
- ● How to protect yourself
- ● Real help on call
/01 — WHAT IT IS
Know your enemy
Identity theft is when someone steals enough of your personal information — name, address, date of birth, bank or card details — to impersonate you, open accounts, or take money in your name.
It usually starts with details leaked or phished from elsewhere, so strong everyday security is your best protection.
- Bills or letters for things you didn’t buy
- Being refused credit unexpectedly
- Missing post or statements
- Unknown accounts in your name
- Calls about debts that aren’t yours
- Strange activity on your accounts
/02 — HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF
Stay one step ahead
Lock down accounts
Strong unique passwords and MFA everywhere.
Shred & secure
Protect paper and digital documents alike.
Beware oversharing
Limit personal details on social media.
Web & scam protection
Block the phishing that harvests your details.
Monitor your credit
Spot misuse early.
Ask for help
We’ll help secure your digital life.
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/03 — IF YOU’VE BEEN HIT
What to do right now
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Contact your bank & Action Fraud
Report it and freeze affected accounts.
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Change passwords & enable MFA
Lock attackers out of your accounts.
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We secure your devices
We check for malware and lock down your accounts.
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// MORE THREATS EXPLAINED
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// GOOD QUESTIONS
Frequently asked
How does identity theft happen?
Through phishing, data breaches, malware, or stolen documents — criminals piece together enough details to impersonate you.
How can I protect my identity?
Unique passwords, MFA, careful sharing, scam protection and monitoring — we can help set these up.
What if my identity is stolen?
Report to your bank and Action Fraud, change passwords, enable MFA, and let us secure your devices and accounts.
Worried about identity theft?
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