External Resources
We have put together a list of external resource sites that may be of interest to you. These non-affiliated sites contain some great information about identity theft and fraud prevention.
If you suspect a fraud or have any questions relating to identity theft or fraud prevention, contact us immediately on 1800 409 511. If you are calling outside the Republic of Ireland, contact us on +353 71 965 6262.
Irish Credit Bureau
If you have been the victim of identity theft, contact the Irish Credit Bureau listed here. The bureau can also supply you with a copy of your personal credit report for a small fee. Check your credit report carefully and liaise with the bureau to make amendments to your personal files.
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Irish Credit Bureau ICB House Newstead Clonskeagh Road Dublin 14 www.icb.ie Tel: 01 260 0388 |
An Post
If regular mail and financial documents start to go missing and don't arrive, there may be an unauthorised mail redirection set up for your address. You need to contact An Post immediately.
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An Post www.anpost.ie |
An Garda Síochána and Passport Office
If you lose or have any personal identity documents stolen, you need to act immediately. Report any lost or stolen documents, such as your passport or driving licence, to the local An Garda Síochána and the Passport Office straight away. The An Garda Síochána will provide a reference number which must be included in any replacement document application.
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An Garda Síochána www.garda.ie |
Passport Office www.dfa.ie |
MakeITSecure Campaign
MBNA supports the MakeITsecure campaign, a national IT security awareness campaign being run by the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources in partnership with a number of private companies and representative organisations. The objective of this campaign is to heighten your awareness on how you can better protect your personal details whilst online.
| MakeITSecure Campaign www.makeitsecure.ie |
3D Secure™
Visa and MasterCard jointly developed 3D Secure™, a widely accepted security measure for online purchases. It's like Chip & PIN-designed to protect you by asking for a secret password and a personal message. Details are available in the 3D Secure™ section of this website.