Identity Theft Statistics
Below is a list of different Identity Theft Statistics. Use these
statistics to learn about identity theft and learn ways you can protect
yourself.
Identity Theft Stats
Around 9 million people have their identity stolen every year in the US.
Identity theft costs victims on average about $6,000.
It takes the average identity theft victim 40 hours to resolve the problem.
The US identity theft cost is around $50 billion a year.
Around 65% of identity theft information was obtained via offline methods
rather than online methods.
The most common sources of identity theft is from lost wallets, theft of
paper mail and dishonest family and friends.
Only 15% of identity theft victims discover the identity theft by proactive
measures.
The state with the highest rate of identity theft is California, followed by
New York.
**Identity theft statistics by the Better Business Bureau.
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Identity Theft Statistics
By being aware of these
statistics on identity theft you can use them to help you
prevent identity theft. You can see that being proactive is very important
and something most people take for granted. These statistics also show
that identity theft is a wide spread problem.
Do not take identity theft lightly and start protecting your self now and do not
wait until you fall victim to identity theft. Make sure to shred any
personal documents or statements and switch from paper statements to electronic
statements when available.
If you have your wallet stolen, quickly cancel or freeze all credit cards and
bank cards. Also make sure use a variety of passwords to protect you
accounts and do not use easily obtainable information as your passwords.
Start protecting yourself today and take these identity theft statistics
seriously.
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