The Super Fund Co. Blog

6 Jul

Don't lose your identity!

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Most of us carry all of our legal identification with us either in a wallet or purse. Of course our intention is to never lose these items but it does occur, and it’s not just a case of IF it will ever happen to you, but how you manage this loss.

Prepare now by printing off or copying the form below, completing the details and putting it in a safe place – just in case.

Item

Details
Include number, issue date, issuer, phone number, etc

Licences:

 

        Drivers

 

        Boat

 

        Professional

 

        Other

 

Medicare card

 

Centrelink card

 

Health insurance card

 

Employee ID card

 

Student ID card

 

ATM card

 

Debit card

 

Credit card #1

 

Credit card #2

 

Credit card #3

 

Store card

 

Other banking cards

 

IMEI number/s
(mobile phone ID)

 


Roadside assistance card

 

Loyalty cards

 

Library card

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And remember to update your record when licences and cards are renewed.

Other important documents

You should also keep other important identification paperwork such as your birth certificate, passport, marriage certificate, divorce papers, will etc in a safe place, preferably in a fireproof container or safe. As further security, take copies and give them to a family member or trusted friend.

Identity theft is a billion dollar industry – take a few extra precautions to help make sure you don’t add to that statistic.