Protect your identity
Never give out your personal information to someone you don't know or trust and treat your personal details like you would treat money. Don't leave your details lying around for others to take.
- Never give out your personal information to someone you don't know or trust.
- Treat your personal details like you would treat money. Don't leave them lying around for others to take.
- Only give out your personal details and information if you have initiated the contact and trust the other party.
Shred, don't bin!
- Destroy personal information - don't just throw it out. You should cut up, burn or shred old bills, account statements or cards so scammers cannot get hold of your personal details.
- Order a free copy of your credit report at least once a year to make sure no-one is using your name to borrow money or run up debts.
- You can get a copy of your credit report from a credit reporting agency. There are two main national credit reporting agencies in New Zealand: Veda Advantage and Dun and Bradstreet.
- When you get your credit card and bank statements check them carefully for any unauthorised transactions.
More information
6 May 2010 - (Word of Advice) - Protecting your privacy
Last updated 12 May 2010
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