New Research Shows Identity Fraud Growth Is Contained and Consumers Have More Control Than They Think
One Surprising Finding: the Core Demographic - 25 to 34 - Has the Highest Rate of Identity Fraud Rather Than Seniors
SAN FRANCISCO, January 31, 2006 - The 2006 Identity Fraud Survey Report - released by the Council of Better Business Bureaus and Javelin Strategy & Research - provides new facts on how identity fraud occurs, counterintuitive insights that challenge conventionally accepted beliefs about these crimes, and steps consumers can take to further protect themselves against this problem. (more)
Identity fraud is defined as access to personal account information that leads to fraud.
The comprehensive, longitudinal survey, independently produced by Javelin Strategy & Research, is believed to be the largest ever on identity fraud, with an increased 2005 sample size of 5,000 telephone interviews with consumers. The survey was, in part, made possible by CheckFree, Visa and Wells Fargo & Company. The findings show that despite growing fears the growth of identity fraud is contained and that data compromise through the Internet is actually less severe, less costly and not as widespread as previously thought.
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 Victims' Stories:
New York consumer
"...I never lived at the address in question, nor had I ever known anyone who lived at the address. The next day, I contacted the New York State Troopers and Albany, New York, Police Department in an effort to file criminal charges..." - more -
 In the News:
Visa USA, Better Business Bureau, Call For Action and FTC Educate Consumers to 'Cut the Line on Phishing Scams' National Campaign Helps Cardholders Protect Their Identities - June 17, 2004
Visa USA, the Better Business Bureau, Call For Action and the Federal Trade Commission today announced a joint education campaign to help consumers "cut the line on phishing scams."
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