Protection for individuals

Preventing financial identity theft

By introducing some precautions into your everyday life, you can take an active role in reducing the risk of your identity being stolen.

Take our quiz to learn about how to maximise the security of your personal details.

Or read these fact sheets for advice on how to protect yourself from identity theft and recognise the warning signs.

Fact sheets	What it tells you
Don’t be a mules – say no to transferring money for criminals Download	Details money mules scams. Have you ever been approached online with an offer to earn hundreds or thousands of dollars in commission simply by receiving money and remitting it to another back account? This is a scam you can avoid.
Practical prevention tips Download	A checklist of ways you can make your personal information more secure.
Protecting yourself online Download	More tips to help you develop secure Internet practices.
Checking your credit file Download	Find out what’s in your credit file and how you can use it to monitor if your identity is being misused.

How to get a copy of a fact sheet

You can either:

• Download a PDF or Word version of the fact sheets, especially designed for easy printing; or
• Read it online using the links above; or
• If you would like to obtain a free copy of the printed fact sheet please contact the ABA:
• E-mail: send your e-mail to reception@bankers.asn.au (don’t forget to include your full name and mailing address)
• Telephone: 1800 009 180 (freecall)
• Post: write to us at Australian Bankers’ Association, Level 3, 56 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW 2000.

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