A Recent National Survey...
 A recent national survey conducted by the Better Business Bureau reported that within a 12-month period, 9.3 million Americans were victims of Identity Theft, resulting in losses of $52.6 billion.Through the survey, it was discovered that most thieves still obtain personal information through traditional, rather than electronic, channels. In cases where the method could be determined, 68.2% of information was obtained off-line versus only 11.6% obtained on-line. A study authorized by the Federal Trade Commission agrees with the survey, stating that personal data is usually stolen in offline ways – such as dumpster diving – with only about 12% of the cases being a result of the Internet. |
