Identity fraud increases
London – Identity fraud has increased in the UK, according to a recent study.
CIFAS: The fraud prevention service in Britan, says that there has been a seventeen percent rise in identity theft and fake id since last quarter.
The CIFAS saved a reported 163 million pounds from the identity theft instances that they foiled last quarter.
Peter Hurst, CIFAS's chief executive described the continued threat of identity fraud as "very worrying for individuals".
'Every impersonation involves an innocent victim. Many have already been the subject of street crime, burglary or assault and had personal documents stolen,' he said.
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