1.People between ages 18-24 have the highest rates of ID theft. 2.People over age 65 are less likely to experience ID theft but spend more time resolving problems when a theft occurs. 3.One of the best identity theft prevention tools is a security freeze. A security freeze gives you the choice to “freeze” or lock access to your credit file against anyone trying to open up a new account or to get new credit in your name. A security freeze generally costs less than credit monitoring and gives you better protection against the new account form of ID theft. 4.Parents can request a credit report for your children to help prevent child identity theft. 5.In 2008, credit card fraud was the most common form of reported identity theft. 6.Identity theft is the fastest growing crime, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Experts estimate that about 10 million people become victims each year. That means every minute, 19 people become new victims of identity fraud. 7.70% of all identity theft cases are perpetrated by a co-worker or employee of an affiliated business. 8.Electronic fund transfer-related identity theft was the most frequently reported type of identity theft bank fraud during the calendar year 2008. 9.9-18% of victims take 4 years or longer to discover that they are victims of identity theft. 10.47% of victims have trouble getting credit or a loan as a result of identity theft
Posted on: Sat, 06 Dec 2014 08:09:04 +0000
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