Do it with your PESEL number. The story of a resident of Cieszyn proves that it is worth it
The number of PESEL number frauds is increasing day by day. However, there is a way to prevent this type of fraud. Fortunately, more and more Poles use it. As it turns out, it’s worth it.
Of course, we are talking about the possibility of blocking the PESEL number.
PESEL reservation – what does it protect against?
Above all, prevents unauthorized use of our data. It also significantly improves their safety.
A resident of Cieszyn learned first-hand how important it is to register her PESEL number. If it weren’t for the reserve PESEL function, a woman could have a lot of problems. The criminals stole data from her in an unknown way and tried to extort loans worth PLN 19,000. Thanks to her taking advantage of the feature reserve your PESEL numbershe received information in time that someone was going to commit a crime on her behalf. Her savings in the account were safe, and the criminals were happy about it.
About that We have written more than once on Telepolis about how to reserve your PESEL number. pl. The police reminds – if you reserve your PESEL number, it will be included in a special register. From June 1, this register must be checked by each institution before concluding a contract with a client. If institutions do not fulfill this obligation or, despite active objections, grant a loan for your stolen data, you will not have to repay it.
Therefore, the PESEL reservation has a preventive effect and its task is to prevent the conclusion of the contract. However, if, despite everything, such an agreement is concluded, it protects the cheated person from the unpleasant consequences of fraud.
PESEL reservation is useful not only in the case of suspicious loans, but also prevents obtaining a duplicate SIM card, signing a contract with a notary or signing a leasing contract.
See: Better do it with PESEL. Whoever delays is playing with fate
