Running until 12 October, National Identity Fraud Prevention Week seeks to bring attention to how Irish consumers can do more to protect themselves from becoming victims of identity fraud.
Identity theft occurs when an individual’s or company’s confidential information is obtained by another person in order to assume their identity. Identity theft is the first step to perpetrating a criminal activity whereby criminals may use personal information to obtain credit, goods or other services fraudulently.
According to recent research, Irish users are making it all too easy for these criminals with 52% not checking financial statements and bills against receipts and 62% admitting they do nothing when expected mail does not arrive giving ample time, and opportunity for fraudsters to piece together all the information they need to steal our identities
According to Ciaran Dunne, Fellowes Ireland spokesperson, “People spend thousands of euro protecting their homes against burglary – from top of the range locks to lighting systems and alarms. However, this research shows that virtually everyone in the country is potentially throwing away their identity. Your identity is the most important thing you have and people have got to stop being so complacent and start to put up a fight against identity fraud. People need to be more vigilant and follow the simple steps needed to help safeguard their identities.”
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