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Identity Fraud Statistics
Adware rose significantly over this period, from 7.54 percent in the previous quarter to 16.37 percent. The increase is largely due to fake antivirus applications.
(PandaLabs Study, June 2009)
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The USB worm has gained the number one spot for top malware in the first quarter of 2010.
(McAfee Threats Report: First Quarter 2010, May 2010)
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 ID THEFT PROTECT - Identity Theft and Identity Fraud Statistics

90% of users never check all their transactions on their bank or credit card statements.
(ID Theft Protect, Aug 2007)
89% of users do NOT use a PASSWORD MANAGER to store their online and offline usernames and passwords.
(ID Theft Protect, Sept 2007)
Identity theft is costing the British economy over £1.7 billion annually.
(2006 - CIFAS)
Impersonation of the dead is growing at a rate of increase of 60% each year.
(2004 – UK Home Office)
In 2004 most UK card fraud was committed via face-to-face transactions in shops.
(2004 - Cardwatch)
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Julian's First Hint
UPDATE your antivirus, firewall and other security software when updates are available.
Julian's Second Hint
ALWAYS use a CREDIT CARD or a PREPAID CARD when paying for goods and services online.