Identity Fraud

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Identity Fraud

Identity Fraud is a very serious issue in the community and is on the increase. Police are able to say that theft of mail after it has been delivered is one potential source of personal data that may be used by the perpetrators of this crime.

Australia Post has conducted awareness campaigns across the country, in conjunction with the police, to bring this issue to the attention of the community. We have also worked with Government agencies and support brochure on how to minimise the risk of identity theft called “When bad things happen to your good name”.and “When bad things happen to your business name”.

The Australian Government also released “A kit to prevent and respond to identity theft” which is particularly helpful in addressing this problem.

	Tips for preventing theft after delivery
	Letterbox requirements
	Managing your mail
	Are you a victim or have you seen any suspicious activity?
	Identity Theft: Who's got your details?

Useful Links:

Australian Federal Police	http://www.afp.gov.au
News South Wales Police	http://police.nsw.gov.au
Victoria Police	http://www.police.vic.gov.au
Northern Territory Police	http://www.nt.gov.au
Queensland Police	http://www.police.qld.gov.au
South Australia Police	http://www.sapolice.sa.gov.au
Tasmania Police	http://www.police.tas.gov.au
Western Australia Police	http://www.police.wa.gov.au
Australian High Tech Crime Centre	http://www.ahtcc.gov.au/key_partners
US Department of Justice	http://www.usdoj.gov/criminal/fraud/idtheft.html
Fighting back against identity theft	http://www.consumer.gov/idtheft
Protect your financial identity	http://www.protectfinancialid.org.au