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www.information-identity-theft.com educates and keeps you up to date with Identity Theft and the epidemic that is growing at an alarming rate. Every 3 seconds an Identity is Stolen.
By: Georgetown News Graphic
 
Aug. 21, 2008 - PRLog -- You name it, we try to cover it, if it concerns Identity Theft.  www.information-identity-theft.com is your one stop source for all things Identity.  Packed with "Free" Content and even the opportunity to download a "Free" $30.00 Book.  A++ Rated, no popups, very clean.  

   * Over10 million identity theft victims in the USA and growing everyday. *FTC Data

   *  An identity is stolen every 3 seconds in the US. *FTC Data

   * Identity Theft Statistics Costs to Victim: Respondents in 2007 spent an average of $550.39 in out-of-pocket expenses for damage done to an existing account. In reference to new accounts, respondents spent an average of $1,865.27 compared to $1,342 in 2006.

     Identity Theft Statistics Cost to Business:
     In 2007, the average loss in goods and services to businesses, as reported by survey respondents, was $48,941 compared to $87,303 in 2006. Six individuals exceeded $100,000, with one in excess of $700,000. This study only includes respondents who contacted the ITRC in 2007 and is not necessarily indicative of a national business loss average.

   * Victims spend an average of 600 hours recovering from this crime *FTC Data.

   * Identity theft costs business and individuals $53 billion dollars annually. *FTC Data

   * Identity Theft Statistics in Relationship of Imposter to Victim: It is important to note that a large percentage of respondents seem to have been victimized by those who may have had easy access to personal identifying information including friends, family members, ex-spouses/significant other, or those in close contact with the victim, such as co-workers.

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