how can you stop a person using false address for purchases please?

Answer 1

IF YOU know where they are shopping then go to that shop and tell them.
word will soon get around.

Answer 2

Proof of address alone is not enough, as someone could impersonate somebody else.

A better form would be photographic evidence with proof of address, e. g. a photo driving licence.

You could ask for several items for identification (originals only).

There is also the electoral register; you could check against that.

Another way could be to visit someone at home, but it would have to be used in conjunction with the above.

Unfortunately, although you can minimise the risk of a false address, there is no foolproof way; clever people intent on committing fraud could falsify documents and pretend to be someone else.

The steps you take depend on the reason for you asking the question and on how often you need to verify addresses.

Answer 3

Ask them to produce - Drivers Licence - Utility Bill - Passport - Bank Statement or a legit ID.

One way to identify them is to take a Polaroid (spell?) snap of them - some shops do that already.

Check the phone book.

Yes, I know, all of these can be forged - but if they are serious about 'defrauding' you in some way, there's not a lot you can do.

Answer 4

Ask for proof of address or a current utility bill.

Answer 5

every time they do it hit them on the nuckles -they'll soon learn