Re: Identity Theft - Credit


"John" <John@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> "Jonathan Bryce" <jonathan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>> John wrote:
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>>> The police already know. A man was arrested because a retailer did check
>>> the details. However the police say that the other offences need to be
>>> reported by the mobile phone companies as they are the victims not me.
>>
>> Rubbish. Anyone can report an offence.
>
> Yes, but what is the offence. None of the companies has volunteered
> information as to why they are sending me bills. Obviously given the
> arrest of a man impersonating me I assume it is fraud. But without the
> cooperation of the companies involved it is very difficult to say what has
> gone on.
>
> I am the victim of the companies who are sending me threats and bills but
> AIUI they have not commited a criminal offence.
>
> Personally I would like to see laws that stop companies behaving in this
> way against innocent parties such as myself. That is why I asked if there
> is any requirement for diligence in checking identity.
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>

It is very difficult for business to pick up id theft that's why its so
common now


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