Get Smart About ID Theft

IDENTITY THEFT STATISTICS Identity theft occurs when someone uses your personally identifying information, like your name, SSN, or credit card number, without your permission, to commit fraud or other crimes. theftquiz.org The average number of hours victims spend repairing the damage caused by identity theft is 330 hours. 12 11 10 http://ww idtheftquiz.org 4. 81% Since 2000, there has been an 81% increase in identity theft complaints. 2000 70% of victims have trouble getting rid of (or never get rid of) negative information in their records.* http://www.idtheftquiz.org CREDIT CARD 66% of victims' personal information is used to open a new credit account in their name. CREDIT CARD CR 1234 5678 9101 1121 1/3 of victims have to send dispute information repeatedly to credit reporting agencies.* RESENT CREDIT CARD 47% of victims have trouble getting credit or a loan as a result of identity theft.* WARRANT DENIED 12% of victims end up having warrants issued in their name for financial crimes committed by the identity thief.* http://www.ftc.gov* http://www. theftquiz.org