Are your personal details safe? From internet phishing to rummaging in rubbish for bank statements, identity fraud has become Britain’s fastest growing crime and is now a worldwide problem. New research reveals that over 10,000 British citizens have had their identities stolen in the last year alone.

From credit card fraud to entire identities being assumed, victims must deal with the financial and emotional strain of everything from credit blacklists to bailiffs to court appearances. Perpetrators range from organised criminals to individual opportunists.

This investigation into the true extent of identity fraud in Britain includes interviews with specialists on the subject and spokespeople for organizations whose purpose is to raise awareness about the dangers of identity fraud.

With key industry comment, guided by experts in the latest, futuristic technology, the programme explores where the situation is headed and challenges our current procedures and understanding of identity theft.

We reveal personal and harrowing stories of individuals who have gone through the trauma of having their identities stolen and their lives ruined as a result.

We also follow the police in the units tasked with tracking down those responsible for these crimes. These include the Dedicated Cheque and Plastic Crimes Unit and the City of London Police’s Economic Crimes Department. We see CCTV and police surveillance video used to identify how the criminals operate and who they are.

Most importantly, the programme provides viewers with an engaging guide on how to avoid becoming an identity crime victim.