Identity Theft
National Identity Theft Assistance Centre
In January 2007, annualcreditreport.co.uk picked up the gauntlet laid down by the National Consumer Council (now Consumer Focus), by launching the UK's first internet and telephone based Identity Theft assistance centre.
For free, we provide UK consumers a number of tools for use in the fight against Identity Fraud - the UK's fastest growing crime - these include:
- Evaluation of the current level of risk that you are exposed to, using our Identity Theft Expert System
- A single source for information on the latest data losses and who they affect
- The ability to share information about instances of identity fraud - to protect others at risk in the UK
Premium members of our service automatically benefit from Identity Theft protection and restoration services. These include:
- Impartial advice to victims on the actions required to be taken - using our 20 point victim assistance plan
- The ability to report all lost and stolen documents, so that banks and others may check the validity of personal documents as part of their authentication processes
- Support to ensure victims take the necessary steps to prevent further fraud
- Making contact with all relevant service providers on the victim's behalf, and keeping them informed of progress
Arm yourself with the facts
Our industry acclaimed handbook 'Identity Theft - Prevention and Victim Assistance' costs just £9.99 post free and contains a wealth of tips and advice on identity theft.
Either order online using Google checkout using the link on the right, or send a cheque or PO payable to Credit Reporting Agency Limited to Chynoweth House, Trevissome Park, Blackwater, Truro, TR4 8UN, together with your name and address and we'll post one to you without delay.
Already paying for ID Theft cover?
One of the fast-emerging range of paid-for identity theft protection services, costing around £84 per annum, and currently marketed by banks and building societies, has been labelled the 'most useless financial product' by Which? magazine.
In contrast, our Premium Members get peace of mind and access to real experts for just £4.97 per year - in addition to a whole host of other benefits.
Helping businesses
If you have been unfortunate enough to suffer from a data loss or breach we also provide assistance to organisations which enables them to offer their employees peace of mind at what can be a very frustrating time.
For more information, please contact Ian Carpenter on 01872 308645 and he'll be able to provide you with advice and help, in confidence.