The estimate for the cost of identity fraud to the UK Economy - £1.2 billion or around £25 for every adult in Britain. See: http://www.identitytheft.org.uk/cms/assets/cost_of_identity_fraud_to_the_uk_economy_2006-07.pdf
CIFAS is the UK's Fraud Prevention Service with 270 Members. The registration are classified as follows :
- 0 Protective Registration Recorded at request of the person named or to protect the identity of a deceased person.
- 1 False Identity Fraud Use of a false name with an address.
- 2 Victim of Impersonation Use, by another person, of this name and/or address.
- 3 Application Fraud (Facility Granted) An application/proposal for any facility with one or more material falsehoods in the information provided - the facility was granted.
- 4 Application Fraud (Facility Refused) An application/proposal for any facility with one or more material falsehoods in the information provided - the facility was refused.
- 5 Conversion Conversion (disposal or sale) of goods (to which the hirer/buyer does not have title) under a hire-purchase, conditional sale, contract hire, leasing or rental agreement.
- 6 First Party Fraud Opening an account or other facility for a fraudulent purpose, or the fraudulent misuse of an account or facility.
- 7 Aiding & Abetting Aiding, abetting or assisting, or conspiring with, another or others to fraudulently procure credit, hire or other facilities, or other product or service.
- 8 Insurance Fraud The making of a claim(s) under one or more insurance policy(ies) with one or more material falsehoods or by presenting a false or forged document.
[First published on my NotTheNews blog on specified date]