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Only self-vigilance can protect you from identity theft

Don't be careless with crucial documents and check your credit report regularly for fraudulent use of your identity

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Sanjay Kumar Singh
Recently, it was reported that a resident of Gujarat received a call from a bank enquiring whether he was the guarantor for an auto loan. On visiting the bank he found that his PAN and two years’ income tax (I-T) returns papers had been fraudulently used to apply for a loan. Further investigation revealed that six more such loan applications had been made at other banks. With cases of identity theft on the rise across the country, you need to be vigilant to safeguard yourself against this new-age crime. 

Documents such as PAN card, Aadhaar card, I-T return papers, etc., which

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