National Identity Fraud Awareness Week 13th - 17th October, 2008 will bring with it a stark warning to Australians that they could, and should, be doing more to protect themselves from becoming victims of identity fraud.
The awareness week seeks to stop the complacency found amongst the Australian public. This awareness drive has been put in place by Fellowes, who have conducted successful identity fraud awareness campaigns in the UK, Canada and Japan.
Press Releases 2008
Half a million Australians victim of ID Fraud, just like Paris, Oprah and Tiger
ID fraud out fastest growing crime $1 billion cost to Australian economy annually
This could be you! Spring cleaning could cost you your life
Fact sheet
National Identity Fraud Awareness Week 2008 Fact Sheet
Background
National Identity Fraud Awareness Week 2008 Background
Downloads
If you think you have been OR you are a victim of identity theft
Top 10 tips for protecting your identity
Protecting your Identity - A Practical Guide
Galaxy Research - Australian Survey Results on ID Fraud 2008, available at Veda Advantage
Australian Institute of Criminology - Preventing Identity-related Fraud
Results from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Personal Fraud Survey, available at the Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Catriona McGauchie
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