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Only 33 per cent of UK residents were concerned about computer security in relation to viruses and unsolicited emails with a further 38 per cent not being concerned at all.

(Unisys survey, May 2008)

Saga has found that cardholders under the age 50 years old are more likely to become victims of identity theft or fraud.

(Saga survey, June 2008)

ID THEFT PROTECT - Identity Theft and Identity Fraud Statistics

California Ranks #2 in Identity Theft Complaints Nationwide.

(FTC (US) Study, August 2008)

75% of users sometimes use a debit card to pay for online purchases.

(ID Theft Protect Quiz, August 2008)

Spending in the UK on prepay cards is expected to reach 17 billion GBP a year by 2010 - more than five per cent of the global prepay spend.

(MasterCard - August 2008)

The UK is the fifth-biggest player in the prepay card market after the United States, China, Japan and Germany.

(MasterCard - August 2008)

The single biggest use is to have State benefits loaded on to the card for those who don't have a bank account.

(MasterCard - August 2008)

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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.