Page 26 - BOSS Today Issue 15

Identity fraud.

you can lose a lot more

than your identity

All it takes is one mistake. A single second
of complacency can result in years of self
justification, and endless explanations
that it wasn’t you. Losing your identity to
fraudsters can set off a chain reaction of
damaging events for you, your family and
your business.
It could be as simple as a careless post on
a social networking site, or an old bank
statement thrown in the bin. Each small
detail could help a fraudster build up a
big enough picture of you, enabling them
to take out a mortgage or a loan in your
name, and ruin your credit rating.

Tips

• Always keep company and confidential documents secure,
preferably in a locked draw or room with limited access
• Always shred immediately any unwanted documents
containing company or personal information on it –
preferably with a cross-cut shredder.
• Never respond to e-mails asking for personal, company or
financial information. Be especially careful when sending
this type of information over the internet and always check
for the lock which signals that personal information is
secure during transmission
• Never give personal or company information to people

with before. Always check the identity of these people by
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