In an era where the internet plays an increasingly vital role in sensitive applications such as banking, government records, and commerce, the threat of identity theft is escalating.
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The warning signs of identity theft
Your bank or credit card statements are displaying items you do not recognise; Bills, invoices or receipts are being sent to you for purchases you did not make; A government agency informs you of a government benefit you did not apply for; Lenders decline your applications because of a poor credit history due to debts you have played no part in; Solicitors or debt collectors send you letters of demand for debts you have not incurred; Mail you usually receive stops arriving, or you receive no post at all; You can no longer log into your social media accounts or email; or Organisations you have never dealt with begin to contact you.
"Identity theft is a major facilitator of serious and organised crime, costing victims approximately $15 billion per year." - AFP
We tackle all four types of identity theft across the globe
Criminal
Criminal identity theft occurs when an accused offender adopts an innocent person’s identity with the aim of evading arrest and charges. This type of fraud may be challenging, but not impossible, to prove and combat.
Financial
Financial identity theft is the most common form of this fraud and involves using the victim’s information to gain access to their funds. This can be achieved with a myriad of scams, such as stealing credit card details or acting as a financial institution to obtain sensitive information.
Medical
Medical identity theft is evident when a culprit pretends to be someone else whilst seeking healthcare services, for example, to access insurance coverage. The thief’s treatment is included in the victim’s medical records, which can result in serious consequences, such as misdiagnosis, in the future.
Child
In the case of child identity theft, a criminal uses a minor’s personal information for all sorts of gain – from establishing a line of credit to purchasing property. The child’s identity is viewed as particularly valuable because it is likely a blank slate with no associated information yet.
