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British over the age of 55 are the most fearful of online identity theft and fraud, with 32 per cent saying this will hold them back from shopping over the internet.

(YouGov UK survey, November 2009)

The IRS (USA) handled 644 percent more tax-related identity theft cases in fiscal 2007 than in fiscal 2004 as crooks used stolen Social Security numbers to seek fraudulent refunds or employment.

(Internal Revenue Service, July 2008)

ID THEFT PROTECT - Identity Theft and Identity Fraud Statistics

In 2005 CNP fraud soared 21 per cent to £183m.

(2006 - APACS)

95 per cent of Britons have never checked their credit report.

(2006 - Experian survey)

46.3% respondents kept their anti-virus software up to date. Only 10% had spam-stopping software installed.

(2006 - Symantec Report)

On average there are 2.46 incidents of ID theft per 1,000 people in St Albans while across the rest of the UK the average is 1.3.

(2006 - Callcredit Research)

People in Hackney (London) are almost five times more likely to be a victim of identity theft in the borough than in the rest of the country.

(2006, Experian Survey)

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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.