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An Overview of International Cyber-Security Awareness Raising and Educational Initiatives (2011)

United Kingdom – Campaign 4 – National Identity Fraud Prevention Week

National Identity Fraud Prevention Week is a nationwide effort to help in the battle against identity fraud. This website offers a range of resources to help [civilians] and business avoid the costly and debilitating effects of this crime.

 

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Campaign Name:

National Identity Fraud Prevention Week

Organisation:

National Identity Fraud Prevention Week with Royal Mail, British retail Consortium, Fellowes, Experian, Call Credit, National Fraud Authority, Identity Passport Services, CIFAS, Equifax, Metropolitan Police, British Chambers of Commerce, FSB, ACPO (b)

Main URL:

http://www.stop-idfraud.co.uk/

Dates:

October 12th – 18th each year

Costs:

Not mentioned

Topics covered:

– What is ID Fraud

– How to prevent ID fraud

– The facts

– How ID fraud occurs

– Real life stories

– Guidance for fraud victims (a)

Target Audience:

– Public

– Businesses (a)

Methodology:

– Encourages participants to post the organization’s emblem on MySpace, Facebook, or Twitter

– Reach out to participants through online literature and videos on website

Evaluation:

Not found

Additional Information:

Identity Fraud is one of the UK's fastest growing crimes, affecting individuals and businesses alike. Although most people know about it, our research shows that consumers and businesses are not aware of, or not taking the steps they could and should be taking to fully protect themselves.

National Identity Fraud Prevention Week is a nationwide effort to help in the battle against identity fraud. This website offers a range of resources to help [civilians] and business avoid the costly and debilitating effects of this crime.

Sources:

1. ‘Home’ http://www.stop-idfraud.co.uk/> (accessed 20 June 2010).

2. ‘Partners’ <http://www.stop-idfraud.co.uk/partners.aspx> (accessed 20 June 2010).

3. ‘Get involved’ <http://www.stop-idfraud.co.uk/show-your-support.aspx> (accessed 20 June 2010).