Fraud Facts
Think you are safe from Identity Theft, Spyware, and other types of Fraud?
Below you will find some startling facts and statistics that may change your
mind and cause you to re-assess your risk.
Over 36 Million Americans have already been victims of Identity Theft, with a current average of about 9 million new victims each year
—Source: U.S. Federal Trade Commission statistics
8 out of 10 computers are infected with Spyware and most PC owners do not know it
—Source: America Online and the National Cyber Security Alliance Survey
In 2005 YTD, over 50 Million more American consumers have already been exposed to Risk of Identity Theft by serious data breaches at major financial institutions, retailers, corporations, and other holders of personal and confidential information
—Source: Privacy Rights Clearinghouse
Identity Theft victims spend an average of 600 hours and $1400 in out-of-pocket costs attempting to recover from the crime
—Source: Identity Theft Resource Center
Nearly 3 out of 4 IT Professionals report that current popular desktop Anti-Spyware programs 'are ineffective in preventing spyware from infecting their networks'
—Source: Blue Coat Survey
Consumers will spend $9 billion this year to repair computers damaged by viruses and spyware, and about 8 percent of new computer purchases in 2003 and 2004 were made to replace systems damaged by attacks
—Source: Consumer Reports
