Protecting your business against identity fraud

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“Identity fraud is an ever-increasing problem in the UK. According to the Home Office, the annual cost is now £1.7bn, with businesses shouldering around £50m of the burden.

The problem of individual identity fraud is relatively well-publicised. Known methods used by criminals to obtain sensitive information include searching through rubbish bins to find discarded bank statements; intercepting mail; copying credit cards during a transaction; and so-called 'phishing' scams, which involve sending emails which look as though they have come from a bank or similar organisation, and asking customers to 'confirm' their details by return email.:”

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http://www.eaassociates.co.uk/content/business/business-finance/dealing-with-fraud/protect-your-business-against-identity-fraud.html?u=40c0aB44&m=6130