Below are the links to some of the organisations detailed on other pages of the site who may be able to help you in the prevention of deceased identity fraud:

THE DECEASED PREFERENCE SERVICE

This is a completely free consumer service which allows relatives or friends to register the details of a deceased person online, by freephone or freepost.

The details are passed on to reputable organisations who use the information to stop unsolicited mail and for fraud prevention purposes. The data is also used by the major credit reference agencies to ensure that any credit applications made in the name of a deceased person are detected and prevented.

Both recent deaths and those which occurred in the past may be registered

For more information or to register contact the Deceased Preference Service on 0800 068 44 33 or visitwww.deceasedpreferenceservice.co.uk

CALLCREDIT

The pain and distress of losing a loved one can be made much worse by one of the fastest growing types of identity theft – deceased fraud, where a fraudster steals the identity of the deceased.

You can find further advice on how to prevent deceased fraud as well as advice on how to order a personal credit report, with Callcredit's consumer online service, www.mycallcredit.com. For more information and advice on all types of identity theft and ID fraud,click here

CRIMESTOPPERS

An independent UK-wide charity working to stop crime.
Call free on 0800 555 111 or visitwww.crimestoppers-uk.org

CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU

Provides free, confidential and independent advice from nearly 3,400 locations including in bureaux, GP surgeries, hospitals, colleges, prisons and courts.
Advice is available face-to-face and by telephone. Most bureaux offer home visits and some also provide email advice. It is available to everyone regardless of race, gender, sexuality, age, nationality, disability or religion. For further information visitwww.citizensadvice.org.uk

CRUSE BEREAVEMENT CARE

Exists to promote the well-being of bereaved people and to enable anyone bereaved by death to understand their grief and cope with their loss. The organisation provides counselling and support. It offers information, advice, education and training services. For further information visitwww.crusebereavementcare.org.uk