Identity Theft - Sharing good practice and joint working

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	Sharing good practice and joint working A network of Single Points of Contact (SPOC) for prosecuting identity related crimes is in operation, with representatives from all police forces in England and Wales and a range of government departments and agencies. Each SPOC acts as a focal point within their organisation for dealing with identity fraud and is proactive in prosecuting identity related fraud offences with other agencies. The role also involves monitoring cases from the outset to conclusion and providing information and assistance to other agencies in combating identity fraud. This is leading to better co-ordination and more successful prosecutions for identity related crimes. Identity and Passport Service and DVLA continue to work closely together to establish higher standards of identity checking before they issue passports and driving licences.