A new report is recommending all consumers be given access to one free credit report per year in order to combat identity theft, one of the UK’s fastest growing crimes.

The report, Identity Theft and Fraud: Learning from the USA was written by leading criminologist Professor Martin Gill and commissioned by Capital One. Professor Gill suggests that free annual credit reports would enable consumers to monitor their accounts and take action as appropriate.

Professor Gill’s report looks at how the UK might better tackle the growing issue of identity theft by appraising measures introduced in the US.

You can download the full report free below.

Download the Identity Theft & Fraud – Learning from the USA Report.