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Financial scams - how to protect yourself
Latest financial scams, including 'phishing', share scams, identity theft, bogus calls - what to look out for and what to do if you're a victim
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The Data Protection Act controls how your personal information is used by corporations or the government
Identity fraud (crime and justice section)
Protecting your identity - steps you can take to safeguard your identity and help prevent yourself becoming a victim of identity theft or fraud
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