Crime reduction 

Identity theft

Please consider the crime prevention advice below to make sure that you don't become a victim of identity (ID) crime.

Identity crime includes identity theft (impersonation fraud), creating a false identity and identity fraud. View more information about types of identity crime (opens new window).

Click on a link below to learn how you can prevent identity theft.

• Keep your personal information secure (opens new window).
• Keep all your plastic cards safe (opens new window).
• Keep your documents safe (opens new window).
• Keep your passwords and Personal Identification Numbers (PINs) safe (opens new window).
• Corporate Identity Fraud (opens new window).
• Protecting the identity of deceased family members (opens new window).

Visit Identitytheft.org.uk for more information (opens new window) on:

• Identity theft (opens new window).
• How to protect yourself or your business from identity theft (opens new window).
• What to do if you're a victim of identity theft (opens new window).
• Who can help you if you've become a victim of identity theft (opens new window).
• What is being done to tackle identity theft (opens new window).

Advice for businesses

• Make sure that all of your staff are aware of Thames Valley Police's business crime prevention advice and the security measures that you have in place.
• Staff should operate a ‘clear desk’ policy – keep sensitive and important documents locked away. The documents will be safe in the event of a fire or water leak, for example.
• Where possible, lockers should be provided for staff so that they can lock their personal belongings away from thieves.