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What is identity theft? > Identity Crime Definitions How to protect yourself > Keep your personal information secure > Keep all your plastic cards safe > Keep your documents safe > Keep your passwords and PINs safe > Corporate Identity Fraud > Protecting the identity of deceased family members Are you a victim? > Your credit report > Victims of Fraud Service Who can help? > Obtaining your credit file > Consumer finance identity theft information > Reporting the theft or loss of mail and document > General fraud prevention What is being done? > Criminal offences > Passports > Sharing good practice and joint working > Identity cards > Impersonation of the deceased > Raising public awareness > British Crime Survey Downloads Latest news FAQ's About Us	» The latest estimate of the cost of identity fraud to the UK economy is £1.2bn. 9 October 2008 The figure was developed by the Identity Fraud Steering Committee and key industry stakeholders and is based on a new methodology agreed by the committee. » Identity Cards for Foreign Nationals 25 September 2008 The Home Secretary launched the image of the card on 25 September 2008. Archive »

The latest estimate of the cost of identity fraud to the UK economy is £1.2bn. 9 October 2008