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Free Identity Fraud Protection

Former_MSE_Wendy
Former_MSE_Wendy Posts: 929 Forumite
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  • jonesMUFCforever
    jonesMUFCforever Posts: 28,898 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    I have never seen the need to pay for Identity fraud help but there again I have never been subject of it.

    Whether I would change my mind if it did happen to me I can't tell.

    As I see it If I apply for credit or loans etc then it is my responsibilty to repay it; if I don't then the lender can sort it out if their processes are not rigourous enough to weed out these applications.
  • James
    James Posts: 2,059 Forumite
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    Prevention is better than cure:

    Try this for size:

    www.freeidprotection.co.uk
  • chowong
    chowong Posts: 3 Newbie
    James wrote: »
    Prevention is better than cure:

    Try this for size:

    www.freeidprotection.co.uk

    Thanks. I 'll check it out.
  • Ladygrim
    Ladygrim Posts: 739 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    James wrote: »
    Prevention is better than cure:

    Try this for size:

    www.freeidprotection.co.uk

    Thanks James,

    Will definately look into this - especially as I am embarking on building a savings portfolio. Dont want to lose my savings to fraud!!

    LG
    working hard at this thing called life
  • jonesMUFCforever
    jonesMUFCforever Posts: 28,898 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Ladygrim wrote: »
    Thanks James,

    Will definately look into this - especially as I am embarking on building a savings portfolio. Dont want to lose my savings to fraud!!

    LG

    You wont if you keep your computer up to date with anti virus and firewall and don't answer ANY clickable links without going through the proper home page.
    My anti virus and firewall are free and I have been banking, saving and spending online for the best part of 10 years without any problems.
  • James
    James Posts: 2,059 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Staff at Marks and Spencer have been warned they may be at risk of identity crime after the theft of a laptop.

    The M&S response is to offer staff Free Credit Checks.

    Unfortunately spotting a fraudulent application on your credit file is similar to spotting a fraudulent transaction on your credit or debit card statements. It's too late, the dastardly deeds been done. Yet YOU can prevent this.

    I hope M&S staff are made aware of www.freeidprotection.co.uk The only proactive deterrent around.

    Now on MP's website:

    Hands Off My Dosh.
  • James
    James Posts: 2,059 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    The laptop contained employees' salaries, dates of birth, addresses and national insurance numbers as well as their telephone numbers.

    26,000 Employees hit!

    Click here.
  • jonesMUFCforever
    jonesMUFCforever Posts: 28,898 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    James wrote: »
    The laptop contained employees' salaries, dates of birth, addresses and national insurance numbers as well as their telephone numbers.

    26,000 Employees hit!

    Click here.

    Which of course is of no use to a fraudster trying to open an account.
  • patrick4u
    patrick4u Posts: 1 Newbie
    Hi dear friends this is patrick,
    One of the serious concerns is about identity fraud. In order to protect you i can show identity safety tips which can help you out..!
  • Cumbrian_Male
    Cumbrian_Male Posts: 1,513 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    I see James is still spamming the boards with his scaremongering and thumbprint idea.
    I have a cunning plan!
    Proud to be dealing with my debts.

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