IDENTITY THEFT BY THE NUMBERS

March 19, 2011 at 11:54PM

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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