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What to do if you think you are a victim of identity theft or fraud, and what signs to look out for.
Guidance for completing forms ID1: Certificate of identity for a private individual, and ID2: Certificate of identity for a body corporate.
How the protected online filing (PROOF) scheme can help you prevent fraudulent changes to your company.
Forms AP1, FR1 and DS2: guidance on when evidence of identity must be lodged in support of an application for registration.
Crime and fraud issues in international trade: theft of goods, money laundering, cyber crime, employee fraud, infringement of intellectual property.
Guidance for completing form ID3: certificate of identity for a private individual.
Identity cards have been scrapped - what to do if you still have one, biometric residence permits, identity cards for foreign nationals
How to tell Companies House if a company is using your personal information without your consent.
Guidance on the 2011 cancellation of identity cards, and information about new suppliers working with the Identity and Passport Service.
How to carry out checks on your business and customers, and what records you must keep to prevent money laundering.
We’re working to help people securely prove who they are without having to rely on physical documents.
Guidance for defence personnel on the use of social media
OISC has created a table containing charges related to providing unlawful immigration advice or fraud and the arrest warrants of those who failed to appear at court.
What to do if you're having problems proving your identity with GOV.UK One Login using security questions.
Find out how to protect your details, how to report fraud and what HMRC does to help keep you safe online.
Disclosure of the identity of individuals making applications and complaints to the Certification Officer
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