Criminals can steal your identity in a number of ways, for example finding your credit card or bank statements in your rubbish. They can use personal details such as your name, date of birth, current and previous addresses and much more to commit identity theft. 

Help to prevent identity theft by : - 

Destroying unwanted documents including bills, statements or post in your name by shredding them 

Install Anti-virus software on your computer and update it regularly

Unwanted or suspicious telephone calls can be blocked on  www.tpsonline.org.uk

If you get post regularly from someone you don't know and want this to stop use 

www.mpsonline.org.uk