Identity Theft: Trends and Issues

Finklea, Kristin M.

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Identity theft;    Fraud;    Criminal justice;   

RP-ID  :  R40599
RP-ID  :  R40599_2012Feb15

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

In 2010, about 8.1 million Americans were reportedly victims of identity fraud, and the average identity fraud victim incurred a mean of $631 in costs as a result of the fraud—the highest level since 2007. Identity theft is often committed to facilitate other crimes such as credit card fraud, document fraud, or employment fraud, which in turn can affect not only the nation's economy but its security. Consequently, in securing the nation and its economic health, policy makers are also tasked with reducing identity theft and its impact.