National Identity Fraud Prevention Week
What is it...?
The National Identity Fraud Prevention Week is a nationwide awareness campaign launched by agencies including the Metropolitan Police, the Identity and Passport Service, the Serious Organised Crime Agency , and the Financial Services Authority.
Did you know...?
- Personal identity details are now as valuable as money
- A survey revealed that around 97% of UK household bins contain enough information to allow a fraudster to steal your identity
- The last official UK estimate puts the cost of identity fraud at £1.7 billion per year
We take every precaution to ensure your information remains confidential and secure. Our dedicated anti-fraud team are committed to combating all aspects of identity fraud against our customers.
You can find more information about staying safe online here.
Download Legal & General's guide to identity fraud here.
What can you do...?
- Be vigilant – never reveal your personal identity details or passwords to people you don’t know
- Shred all your personal documents – your identity can be cloned from items you throw away
- Regularly check your credit report – always query unusual activity
