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Identity Theft Targeted 17.6 Million Americans at Cost of $15.4B

allan8 years ago01 mins

Identity theftBy Steve Neavling
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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.

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