By Steve Neavling
ticklethewire.com
Identity thieves victimized about 7% of the U.S.’s adult population last year, the Justice Department reported.
About 17.6 million Americans older than 16 were targeted, The Washington Times reports.
About 86% of those victims reported that identity thieves attempted to open credit cards or bank accounts in their name.
As a result of the thefts, victims lost a total of $15.4 billion.
Elderly people and household with annual incomes were disproportionately targeted.
