Identity theft

[dml54]

If you suspect that your identity has been stolen, is there a way of confirming it before any damage has been done?.

[CheekyChops]

How do you mean? In what way do you think your identity has been stolen?

Most people don't find out about identity theft until they realise that their bank account is empty, or they find that they can't get credit and order a copy of their credit report.

You could pay Experian and that other company (can't remember their name) too see if anything appears on your credit file that you haven't applied for. Other than that, I don't know how you could find out. What other reason could there be for stealing your identity?

[Ethel]

Experian are doing a free 30 day thing at the moment.

It's worth doing.

http://www.experian.co.uk/

And read this:

http://www.freeidprotection.co.uk/

[RogeDodge]

Equifax is the other Credit Reference Agency