Identity Theft Resources

Below are links to identity theft resources and organizations that can help you.

We recommend that you obtain your credit file and check it at least once a year, preferably once every four months. You can get access to your credit file from any of the three credit reference agencies listed below. Some also offer consumers secure online access to their credit files.

Call Credit – http://www.callcredit.plc.uk/

Equifax – http://www.equifax.co.uk/

Experian – http://www.experian.co.uk/

One of the must have tools against identity theft is a paper shredder. We recommend that you shred everything you intent to throw away. You can view a large range of affordable shredders from the multi award winning ABT. Call 0800 389 1304

Below are more identity theft resources. These organisations provide general advice and information about identity fraud.


APACS – One of APACS's key responsibilities is co-ordinating a whole range of activities to tackle payment-related fraud.


Financial Services Authority – Fraud can take a variety of forms including phishing, skimming, carousel fraud, identity theft and advance fee fraud. It falls within the FSA's statutory objective of reducing the risk of financial crime and also impacts on their consumer protection objectives. Click here to get the latest information on finance-related scams and swindles.


CIFAS – The UK's Fraud Prevention Service provides information about identity fraud and how to apply for protective registration.

If you suspect you are a victim of identity theft and would like to report the theft or loss of mail and important documents like a passport then contact the following.

Royal Mail – Royal Mail Customer Services provides a host of options to re-direct your mail and to report the loss or theft of any mail. Follow the link for Customer Service.


Identity and Passport Service – should you need to report a lost or stolen passport.

If your driving licence has been lost or stolen then contact the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency.