“An estimated 8.1 million Americans were victims of identity theft in 2007.”

2008 Identity Fraud Survey Report, Javelin Strategy and Research

“Nine out of ten wallets we stole (from breaking into cars) had the victim's PIN number for their ATM card hidden inside.”

Convicted ID Thief in Crimeline Interview

“More than 60% of ID theft victims report thieves had committed financial crimes that resulted in warrants being issued in the victim’s name.”

Identity Theft: The Aftermath 2007, Identity Theft Resource Center

“About one-third of ID thefts are committed by a person known to the victim.”

Identity Theft: The Aftermath 2007, Identity Theft Resource Center

“64% of victims say they were not able to get credit due to the ID theft.”

Identity Theft: The Aftermath 2007, Identity Theft Resource Center

“About one-third of ID thefts are committed by a person known to the victim.”

Identity Theft: The Aftermath 2007, Identity Theft Resource Center