How identity theft victims’ information is misused

¹ Percentages are based on the total number of complaints in the U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s Consumer Sentinel Network (332,646 in 2014). Percentages total to more than 100 because some victims reported experiencing more than one type of identity theft.

² Includes fraud involving checking, savings and other deposit accounts and electronic fund transfers.

Source: Federal Trade Commission

This story was originally published by Canadian Insurance Top Broker.