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kuruvi
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Worried about Personal Information misuse

Post by kuruvi » Fri Jun 15, 2012 7:41 pm

It looks like I passed my personal information to a fraudster (a solicitor).

It was for visa application therefore he almost has all my details. I paid him 500 and he has disappeared.

I have given him with copy of

1. My personal bank statements
2. Tenancy agreement
3. Council Tax bill
4. Electric bill
5. Company Account (Self employed)
6. Company Bank statements
7. Company Tax details - Corporation tax code and extra
8. Registration and VAT certificate details
9. My father, mother, and sisters passport copy

These are all copies but the information is what I am concerned about.
He may know of my date of birth.

I am asking your help to see what risks this would pose and how to avoid them if possible.

Thank you,

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Post by Casa » Fri Jun 15, 2012 7:59 pm

Is the solicitor registered with the Law Society?...or if he was an Immigration Advisor, is he OISC registered?

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Post by kuruvi » Fri Jun 15, 2012 9:04 pm

Casa wrote:Is the solicitor registered with the Law Society?...or if he was an Immigration Advisor, is he OISC registered?
He is registered with OISC at high level. I am not sure about whether they registered with Law Society.

Would registering with CIFAS.org.uk prevent any possible fraud?

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Post by Casa » Fri Jun 15, 2012 9:45 pm

An Immigration Advisor doesn't come under Law Society registration. Contact the OISC...if he is listed they should be able to help resolve the problem in tracing him.

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