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Identity Theft

August 27th, 2009 Mark Yates The British American Security Expert Leave a comment Go to comments

What is Identity Theft?

It’s a crime often perpetrated by criminals who target your home or business with the intention of stealing your personal information in order to steal your finances.

Modus Operandi

  • Criminals often assume identities of Water Board, Gas, and Electric, Telephone, Council Workers, Police Officers, Sales Representatives and Property Repairers.
  • One burglar distracts the property occupant while their hidden accomplice steals your property.
  • Distraction burglars often work in teams of 2 to 4 people.
  • Offenders rarely drive up to your property. They generally park some distance away close to a major road.
  • Offenders often prepare in advance by profiling the victim & listening at the property door or window.
  • Distraction burglars may have visited your property earlier in the guise of property repairers.

Victim Profile

  • Average age of victim is 79 years.
  • 77% of victims are female.
  • 74% of victims live alone.
  • There are younger victims but generally they are targeted because they are vulnerable people with mental health or physical problems.

The Problems

  • Over 19,000 reported offences in England & Wales annually.
  • Massive under reporting due to victim embarrassment.
  • Devastating impact on victims.

Solutions. The British – American Security Expert’s Advice

  • With reference to home security most security related issues can be countered by implementing rigid ‘Security Access Control Systems.’ It’s your property, so you decide who can enter. Never be concerned about forcing someone to wait outside your property until you are completely convinced the caller is legitimate. This helps to minimise the risk to your home security.
  • To maintain good home security scrutinise the individual’s identity card. Often offenders will make excuses and leave when rigorously questioned. If you are uncertain about any individual seeking access to your property ring the company they say they represent. If in any doubt do not grant them access to your property.
  • If you are overly suspicious dial 999 and ask for police advice.
Resource Box Dr. Mark D. Yates is The British American Security Expert he has 20 years experience delivering his security expertise to numerous governments, Intelligence security agencies & businesses worldwide. He specialises in the provision of close protection bodyguard services, personal protection, self defence & bodyguard training. Sign up for his FREE 52 security tips then visit him at =>http://www.securityexpert.biz or e-mail him at drmarkdyates@aol.com
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