IDENTITY THEFT BY THE NUMBERS
8.1 million -- The number of U.S. adult victims of identity fraud in 2010.
2 times -- How much more likely someone using social networking for five or more years will become a victim of identity theft than non-users.
$37 billion -- Total annual cost of identity fraud in 2010.
$631 -- The average consumer cost, although most victims still pay nothing.
Source: Javelin Strategy and Research
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