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National Identity Fraud Awareness Week is Australia's only nationwide awareness campaign designed to help you protect yourself and your business from identity fraud, one of Australia's fastest growing crimes.

Research commissioned by Fellowes recently showed that whilst the majority of Australians are worried about the risks of identity fraud, an alarming 75 per cent of us are throwing out enough personal information such as credit card statements in our rubbish and recycling to put us at risk of identity fraud.

Fellowes have developed a website to help you and your business understand how identity fraud occurs and how you can take steps to protect yourself. You can take an online Identity Fraud - Are You At Risk Test to assess how safe your identity really is.

The Facts

75% of Australians throw out enough personal information, such as credit card statements, in their rubbish and recycling to put them at risk of identity fraud

87% of Australians are concerned about identity theft

According to The Australian Federal Police (AFP), identity fraud costs the nation up to $4 billion a year

When it comes to concerns about identity fraud, women fear financial loss, poor credit rating, feeling personally violated and embarrassment far more than men

81% of middle Australia are most likely to put themselves at risk of identity theft by throwing out personal information such as utility bills and credit card statements

Personal information such as your date of birth, address, mother's maiden name and passwords are now as valuable as money. This is enough information for a fraudster to open bank accounts, apply for credit cards, loans and much more.