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Our 'Grand Theft Auto: UK' Clip Shows You Just How Easy It Is For Thiefs To Get Hold Of Your Keys From Inside The House

This Is How Easy It Is For Thieves To Steal Your Keys Inside The House
The Huffington Post UK
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If you've ever locked your windows and doors and left your keys nearby, safe in the knowledge that your property is immune from thieves, burglars and other would-be perpetrators, you probably need to watch this clip.

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'Vince' reveals how worryingly easy it is for thieves to get hold of keys

'Grand Theft Auto: UK', going out on Channel 5 tomorrow, reveals just how skilled these opportunists really are, as well as covering the gamut of different car criminals, from those opportunists who 'spot' easily accessible vehicles to the upper echelons of the UK's crime bosses.

'Grand Theft Auto: UK' is on Channel 5 on Wednesday 13 August at 9pm.

How to Avoid Identify Theft When Online Shopping
Make a Budget and Stick to it (01 of06)
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Before you begin your online holiday shopping make a list of the gifts you want to buy and how much you can afford to spend on each item. Online advertisers put a lot of effort into creating ads that will not only entice you to make a purchase, but that are targeted to your specific online spending habits To avoid making impulse purchases stick to your budget and only purchase items from your list.
Shop on Trusted Sites(02 of06)
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Only shop on secure and trusted websites where the web address begins with "https." The "s" informs consumers that they are shopping on a secure site, while the closed padlock icon and green URL indicate that personal data is encrypted. Even if you do see these Trust Marks, you may want to take the extra precaution of only shopping on websites you know from brands you recognize.
Consider Using a Prepaid Credit Card(03 of06)
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Re-loadable, pre-paid credit cards can offer the convenience of shopping online without the danger of having an open credit line available to identity thieves. Load enough money onto a pre-paid card to cover what you plan on spending for the holidays. This keeps impulse purchases down and if someone steals your identity, they only have a limited credit line to access.
Never Shop on a Public Wi-Fi Connection(04 of06)
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Public hot spots may seem like a great place to grab a coffee and browse the internet, but they also provide easy access for hackers to steal your identity information. The best place to make online purchases is from the safety and comfort of your own, secured home internet connection.
Monitor Your Account(05 of06)
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It's always good practice to keep a close eye on your bank and credit card accounts -- especially when shopping online. If you do choose to shop with a traditional credit card make sure to keep track of all your charges. Once you have finished shopping, use a debt calculator to add the new charges to your current balance. This will provide you with an idea of what your new minimum monthly payment will be.
Don't Shop via Email(06 of06)
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Some deals are just too good to be true. If an online deal requires you to send your credit card or personal information via email, it is a scam. While retailers may send out special sales and deals to email subscribers, they will always use a coupon code or website link you can use to redeem the bargain. Only fraudsters and thieves request personal information via email.

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