The number of attempts to extort loans using someone else's data is growing. The Ministry of Digital Affairs reminds you of the possibility of protecting your data by reservation of the PESEL number.

Reserve PESEL allows you to block a specific number PESEL so that its holder does not fall victim to criminals. If someone objects PESEL, the fraudster will not be able to take a loan on this person or equipment in installments.

Citizens can reserve their PESELs from mid-November 2023, but now important changes are taking place in the service - from On June 1, 2024, companies and institutions are required to check the status of the number PESEL - for example, before granting a loan. If, despite the reservation, liability, these institutions will not be able to pursue claims under this Title. All the more reason to use the Reserve PESEL service and protect your data.

HOW TO RESERVE A PESEL NUMBER?

• Through the www.mObywatel.gov.pl

• Through the mObywatel 2.0 application - Thanks to it the user can reserve their PESEL number, withdraw the reservation and re-register it set. He also sees which companies and institutions have checked his PESEL number and with what reason. Revoking the reservation of the PESEL number is particularly useful, when we want to use it, e.g. take a loan or buy equipment in installments. After after withdrawing the restriction, you can secure your PESEL number again at the earliest after 30 minutes. If, despite the reservation, it arises liability, these institutions will not be able to pursue claims on this account.

• Stationary in the Ełk City Hall (Department of Civil Affairs, 6 Piłsudskiego Street, stands 3 and 4) tel. 87 73 26 140 or 87 73 26 141.