ID THEFT PROTECT - Learn more
about ID Theft and ID Fraud
"Identity theft and identity fraud won't affect me."
"I use an Internet Security Suite so I am completely
protected."
"I never check whether my antivirus or firewall updates."
"Nobody would be interested in stealing my
identity." Identity theft is the misuse of an identity (such as your name, date of
birth, current or previous addresses), without your knowledge or consent. These details are used to obtain goods and services in your name.
Identity fraud is the use of a misappropriated identity in criminal
activity, to obtain goods or services by deception. This usually involves the use of stolen or forged identity documents such as a passport, utility
bill(s), Social Security Number (SSN), birth certificate and/or driving licence.
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There are many methods that a fraudster can use to obtain your personal
information and open or access accounts in your name. Read about some of the most popular identity fraud methods here. To navigate, click on any of the following images below:
What is Shopping fraud? You visit a shopping website to purchase something you want. You believe the site to be safe but your purchase does not arrive. Later you find
out that you have been a victim of shopping fraud. Shopping fraud also occurs when someone else uses your card on another website
and purchases something in your good name. Not only do you lose out but the merchant loses the purchase and the value of the purchase.
 What does the fraudster do next? The fraudster will use your credit or debit card to make purchases in your good name or transfer funds using the security details that you have just unwittingly provided.
What can you do? We suggest you download the buySAFE Shopping Advisor. Provides you direct access to risk-free shopping results from Bonded Merchants.
Items purchased through the portal will include free protection, Bond Guarantee up to $25,000, ID Theft Protection and a Safe Shopping Rating.
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