iProfile: Make sure CVs are secure to avoid identity theft

Jobseekers, including those looking for accountancy jobs, should make sure their CVs are secure to prevent the risk of identity theft, according to iProfile.

Rick Bacon, chief executive of the CV-building website, said that as thousands of people enter the job market every week, identity theft should be at the "forefront of people's minds".

He explained: "Identity theft is one of the fastest-growing crimes in the UK and sending your CV without first checking out where it's going or masking your personal details is akin to giving an ID fraudster your life history on a plate."

In an experiment, iProfile placed a fake job advertisement in a national newspaper. Within a week, the advertisement had generated 107 CVs, and an analysis of them revealed that there was enough information to steal the senders' identity.

"We were shocked to find that 68 per cent of people sent their CV into our fake job advert without doing any background checks first," said Mr Bacon.

Witan Jardine can help you find the best Accountancy Jobs in London.