Federal Survey: Identity Theft Hits 1 in 4 U.S. households
Identity theft statistics now show that 1 IN 4
U.S. households has been a victim of identity theft in
the past five years. In the last year alone,
10 million people were victimized.
amassed in your name.
your name - phone bills, lost wages, notary,
certified mailing costs, even attorney's fees.
About 1 IN 6 identity theft victims said the thief used
their personal information to open at least one new account, such as new credit card accounts, new loans,
or other new accounts. About 10% of identity theft
victims are 60 or older. On average, identity theft thieves misused vistims' information for about three
months. However, when the identity thief opens new accounts with the victim's information, the misuse
lasts longer.