Identity Theft - Keep all your plastic cards safe

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 > Reporting the problem > CIFAS Protective Registration 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 > Cost of identity fraud Downloads Latest news FAQ's About Us Media contact details	Keep all your plastic cards safe If your plastic cards are lost or stolen, cancel them immediately. Keep a note of the emergency numbers you should call. Further details can be found at the Card Watch website. When giving your card details or personal information over the phone, Internet or in a shop, make sure other people cannot hear or see your personal information. Never carry documents or plastic cards unnecessarily. When not in use keep them in a safe place.