This week is national identity fraud prevention week - a national drive by the Met police, Crimestoppers and the Identity and Passport Service to highlight the dangers of identity fraud.
A website has been set up as part of the campaign. It gives simple tips and steps that people can take to protect themselves.
Visit the website at stop-idfraud.co.uk.
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