Identity theft is a prevalent issue that affects millions of people annually.
Although the numbers are startling, we've selected the 31 most concerning identity theft statistics to help you understand how to secure your identity.
In 2022, the FTC received 5.1 million financial theft reports for fraud, of which 1.1 million were identity theft claims.
FTC. In 2022, 61% of U.S. identity theft victims had their accounts hijacked or taken over, compared to 32% with new accounts opened in their names.
ITRC. Almost 1 in 3 Americans experienced identity theft in 2022.
FTC. In 2022, out of 12,911 U.S. victims, 8% suffered two identity theft incidents.
ITRC. Credit card fraud was the number one form of identity theft in 2022, behind bank fraud and loan fraud.
ITRC. The financial costs of identity theft are significant, ranging from stolen funds and unauthorized transactions to the expenses involved in reclaiming your identity.
The statistics below uncover the financial burdens of identity theft.
FTC. U.S. victims of identity theft had a collective loss of $189 million in 2022, less than the combined loss of $278 million in 2021.
Here are identity theft statistics related to data leaks.
Identity theft is a global problem and some regions lack the information or resources necessary to protect themselves or decide what to do after experiencing it.
From 2021 to 2022 the number of cyber identity theft complaints in the U.S. decreased from 51,000 to nearly 28,000.
Cyber identity theft crimes increased dramatically in Europe from 566,000 reported instances in 2019 to 682,000 incidents in 2020.
GBG. U.S., U.K. and Canada-based millennials experienced higher rates of identity theft than any other age group in 2022.
In 2022, the second most targeted age group in the U.S. for identity theft is 40- to 49-year-olds.
In 2022, Gen Zers had the second highest reported victimization rates for identity theft.
In 2022, the most targeted age group in the U.S. for identity theft is 30- to 39-year-olds.
In 2022, Georgia was the number one state for fraud and identity theft reports.
A 2022 cybersecurity survey found that 45% of people who were educated about identity theft prevention used stronger passwords, 40% updated security, using multi-factor authentication and 58% were better at spotting phishing messages.
This Cyber News was published on www.pandasecurity.com. Publication date: Tue, 09 Jan 2024 20:43:15 +0000