How easy would it be to steal your identity?

After stealing hundreds of identities and almost walking away with millions of pounds, two men have been jailed for six years following investigations by HM Revenue & Customs.

The two fraudsters were involved in stealing the identities and bank account details of around 900 people, and then went on to open bank accounts in these people's names. They also used the stolen identities to submit false tax claims for bogus companies they had registered.

These fraudsters are now behind bars – but if just two men managed to steal 900 identities, imagine all the other criminals out there who haven't been caught. Could they be stealing your cash or applying for loans and credit cards in your name right now? Read this Identity Theft Check-List to see if you're doing all you can to prevent identity theft.