Bennett's documentary How To Steal an Identity has been shortlisted for the Television BAFTA'S.
You can watch it online by clicking here

When Bennett had his identity Stolen, the consequences were devastating. He spent two years trying to clear his name, during which time he became homeless and had to live with family and friends.

Bennett recently performed a one-man show based on this event in his life. He perfomed the show, "It Wasn’t Me, It Was Bennett Arron" at the Edinburgh Festival for what was meant to be a short ten day run. However, due to the overwhelming response and excellent reviews (‘Kafka-esque…Hilarious’ The Standard;
‘Fascinating’.... Chortle - see full review below) the run was extended. 

As a result of the show, Bennett was asked to direct and present a documentary on Identity Fraud.  In the programme, Bennett proved, through a series of stunts, how easy the crime of ID Theft is to carry out.

Bennett had planned to take his findings to the Home Office in the hope that changes would be made to the
system. However when his meeting was cancelled and not rescheduled, Bennett had to take desperate measures to prove his point. He therefore set out, and succeeded, in stealing the identity of the then Home Secretary, Charles Clarke.
 

The Facts about Identity Fraud

Whilst doing research for his documentary, Bennett discovered how huge a crime ID Theft had become.  It is now the largest growing crime in the UK and affects one in ten of us. 

In a further attempt to help people combat this crime, Bennett has made an agreement with Credit Expert – part of Experian, one of the largest Credit Reference Agencies - to give anyone who clicks the link a Free Credit Report. They will also be able to sign up for Credit Monitoring and Identity Fraud Protection whereby they will be contacted by telephone, email or text if ever someone tries to fraudulently access their accounts.

The Review of the Edinburgh Show:   

It Wasn't Me, It Was Bennett Arron

A lovely touch at the very beginning of Bennett Arron’s debut full-length show - which we won't reveal as it may spoil the gag - is only a hint of the comedic invention and excellence that follows in this fascinating and personal story.

When initially planning his show, the wildly talented Arron had chosen to write about himself and his half-Welsh, half-Jewish background, which would surely have worked thanks to Arron’s sheer writing talent. However, we should really thank the advertising company who unlocked a memory and led him to write the show he eventually did.

Several years ago, Arron was a victim of identity theft, which almost led him to complete ruin. This is the story of that period, with the potential tragedy adding a depth to the laughter, which is relentless due to Arron’s talent for slyly inserting joke set-ups into his main narrative where you simply do not see them establishing a later punchline.

So what follows is a fascinating and often funny cautionary tale that highlights just how easily anyone could become a victim of identity fraud. As he moves from discovering the scam to tracing it back and discovering the culprit, you are thoroughly engrossed, desperately wanting to know the outcome.

Arron points the finger of blame at the far too relaxed companies who allowed it all to happen, and often to the police for their incompetence, but he also appears genuinely concerned with protecting others from experiencing the same misery. Sometimes the events – and the responses from companies in the aftermath – are truly unbelievable, meaning that sometimes a joke wouldn’t be as bleakly funny as the situation will speak for itself. This is something that – considering the amount of advice Arron throws into the mix – few can afford to miss.

 Chortle 

Bennett will be touring his show again soon.