Store personal documents in a safe place
Shred or destroy personal documents you are throwing away with a higher security cross-cut shredder.
Secure & protect your post
Limit the number of documents you carry around

Check your bank and credit card statements regularly
Use different passwords and PINs for different accounts
Regularly get a copy of your personal credit file to check for any suspicious credit applications.
Always think about who you are giving your information to
Ensure your home computer is protected before you go online
• If you move house, tell all organisations you deal with immediately and ask the Royal Mail to redirect any mail

The Protect Your Identity - a practical guide booklet, which was researched and written by a leading independent journalist commissioned by Fellowes, provides handy tips on how to protect yourself from becoming a victim, real-life case studies and statistics as well as offering advice on which documents you need to keep and for how long - so you know what to shred and when!

Protect your identity-a practical guide, click here to download PDF