Document the impersonation before reporting

    Build the evidence pack you'll need for police, banks and credit bureaus.

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    By Jordan Dickson · Reviewed by CSG Security Engineers

    Updated June 2026 · 1 min read

    Every organisation you'll deal with — police, banks, bureaus, government — will ask for the same details. Capturing them once, properly, saves hours of repeated calls.

    What to put in your evidence pack

      • Your full legal name, dates of birth, and any addresses used in the fraud
      • Each fraudulent account: provider, account number, date opened, amount
      • Copies of any letters, emails, SMS or calls relating to the fraud
      • Copies of your ID — passport, driver's licence — for verification

    Keep it organised

    Tip

    A simple folder (digital or paper) with a one-page summary at the front speeds every later call. Reference numbers go on the summary so you don't re-explain everything each time.

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    Jordan Dickson

    Founder, CyberSecurityGuides

    Founder of CyberSecurityGuides, writing practical, jargon-free guides that help everyday people recover from and protect against online attacks.

    Reviewed by CSG Security Engineers

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